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Depression and WWII
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which types of things did Texans sacrifice to support American soldiers during World War II? | Certain foods (sugar, etc.), gasoline, new shoes, rubber |
| Why were many military bases during World War II built in Texas? | Texas had a good climate and lots of land |
| What were some characteristics of Texas during the Great Depression? | New Deal programs, Dust Bowl drought, boom and bust in the cotton industry |
| How did New Deal programs improve the lives of Texans during the Great Depression? | Many people were given jobs building roads and national parks |
| Why did the US enter WWII? | Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese |
| How did the Dust Bowl affect economic development in Texas? | Banks took many farms away from farmers during the drought |
| How did supply and demand affect the economy of Texas during the 1930s? | Overproduction of goods and crops led to price decreases |
| How did Texas act to manage the problems arising from the Dust Bowl in the 1930s? | Planted new trees to prevent erosion |
| How did WWII affect the TX economy? | It made the TX economy much more industrialized. |
| True or false: Minorities pushed for more civil rights during WWII. | False |
| Which Texas leader was a commanding general that later became president? | Dwight Eisenhower |
| Due to the rise in industry during WWII, wages (increased or decreased) in airplane manufacturing plants around Texas. | Increased |
| What caused people to move to Texas cities during WWII? | Increased availability of factory jobs due to industrialization. |
| Which of these events happened first: Spindletop, WWI, Prohibition, Galveston Hurricane | Galveston Hurricane (1900), followed by Spindletop (1901), WWI (1914-1918) and Prohibition (1919-1933) |
| What is an example of a primary source? | A diary or a first hand newspaper account |
| What is an example of a secondary source? | A history textbook, a biography |
| Where did many Texas farmers move during the dust bowl? | California |
| Why were some people critical of the New Deal? | They felt that it gave the government too much power. |
| Who was John Nance Garner? | Roosevelt's VP during his first two terms; Served in the Texas House of Representatives and as Speaker of the House for the US House of Rep. |
| This man served as Speaker of the House and was one of our longest serving congressmen. | Sam Rayburn |
| How have military conflicts affected Texas the most? | Many military bases have been set up throughout Texas. |
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