WWII and Texas

WWII and its Impact on Texas

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What event led the United States to join the War?

• In 1980 Germany attacked the U.S.

• In 1941 the Japanese initiated a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

• WWII was a global conflict that involved almost every nation in the world.

• The Allied troops fought against Germany, Italy, and Japan.

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Where did women work before the War?

• Wal-Mart

• Most women worked in the home and/or in the fields.

• factories

• small businesses

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What is Audie Murphy known for?

• He fought in the Battle of San Jacinto

• He was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II

• He worked in a factory

• He was a racecar driver and won races

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What is Cleto Rodriguez known for?

• He was from San Antonio, TX

• He owned a small store

• He won the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery

• He saved scrap metal for the War

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What is Bessie Coleman known for?

• She was the first African American female pilot to hold an international pilot license

• She was from Waxahacie, TX

• She was a skilled horse rider

• She flew an airplane around the world

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What are some ways Texans helped in the War?

• collecting scrap metal

• entertaining troops

• rationing their food

• using coupons

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What was the economic impact of the War on Texas?

• People saved more money

• Oil boomed and Texas grew in industry.

• Texas became smaller

• more Texans began to work at banks

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What was the social impact of the War on Texas?

• Men were given new jobs

• Women and minorities had more professional opportunities

• Children were able to go to school

• Many people started using coupons when they shopped