Final answer:
The statement is false; the 1900 Galveston hurricane is the deadliest U.S. natural disaster, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 had profound social and economic impacts. The correct option is B.
Step-by-step explanation:
Andrew was not the most destructive hurricane in U.S. history in terms of both monetary losses and human lives. The statement is false. The 1900 hurricane in Galveston, Texas, is known as the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, claiming more lives than any other.
Moreover, Hurricane Katrina, which struck in 2005, highlighted economic inequality and racial divisions within the nation due to its profound impact, particularly on the lower-income African American community in New Orleans.
While the official death toll from Andrew was significantly lower than Katrina or the Galveston hurricane, it was still one of the most expensive in terms of monetary losses at the time. The correct option is B.