Texas in the Great Depression and World War II

Open Ended

Why do you think the Great Depression and World War II were significant periods in Texas history?

Multiple Choice

What was the event known as 'Black Tuesday'?

• The day the U.S. stock market collapsed in 1929

• The start of World War II

• The day Texas became a state

• The end of the Great Depression

Multiple Choice

What economic event is depicted in the cartoon, and what are some of the main factors contributing to the struggles shown?

• The Great Depression; factors include speculation, trusts, and investor losses

• The Roaring Twenties; factors include economic growth and stock market boom

• World War I; factors include military spending and rationing

• The New Deal; factors include government programs and recovery

Open Ended

Explain how the Great Depression affected both the general U.S. population and the state of Texas, based on the information provided.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were physical causes of the Dust Bowl?

• Drought

• High temperatures

• Erosion

• Overgrazing

Open Ended

Describe how both physical and human causes combined to create the Dust Bowl disaster.

Multiple Select

What were some human activities that contributed to the Dust Bowl?

• Plowing up the plains

• Planting extra crops

• Overgrazing by cattle

• Building dams

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a physical effect of the Dust Bowl?

• People lost their farms to foreclosure

• Dust clogged cars and tractors, making them inoperable

• Workers planted trees to reduce wind erosion

• The population of Texas went up

Open Ended

How did the Dust Bowl impact both the physical environment and the social lives of people living in Texas?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did President Franklin D. Roosevelt take to address the Great Depression?

• He reduced government programs

• He created government programs to help individuals and improve the economy

• He increased taxes on the unemployed

• He encouraged people to move to California

Multiple Select

Select all that describe the goals of the New Deal programs.

• Creating new jobs

• Providing direct aid to individuals

• Reducing government spending

• Improving the economy

Multiple Choice

Who was the Texan that served as Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1932-1940?

• Sam Rayburn

• John Nance Garner

• Herbert Hoover

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Multiple Choice

Which two political leaders from Texas are shown, and what roles did they serve in the U.S. government?

• John Nance Garner and Sam Rayburn; Vice President and Congressman

• Franklin Roosevelt and Sam Rayburn; President and Congressman

• John Nance Garner and Franklin Roosevelt; Vice President and President

• Sam Rayburn and Herbert Hoover; Congressman and President

Open Ended

How did the Great Depression contribute to the rise of dictators in countries like Germany, Italy, and Japan?

Open Ended

Explain the difference between the Axis Powers and the Allied Powers during World War II.

Multiple Choice

Which leaders were associated with the Axis Powers during World War II?

• Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Emperor Hirohito

• Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin

• John Nance Garner, Sam Rayburn, Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler, Franklin Roosevelt, Emperor Hirohito

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, name two countries that were part of the Axis Powers and two countries that were part of the Allied Powers in Europe during World War II.

• Axis: Germany, Italy; Allies: Great Britain, Soviet Union

• Axis: France, Spain; Allies: Germany, Italy

• Axis: Great Britain, Soviet Union; Allies: Germany, Italy

• Axis: Portugal, Turkey; Allies: France, Spain

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Pacific Theater in World War II, and which countries were primarily involved?

• It was the main front between the U.S. and Japan, involving battles across the Pacific islands.

• It was the site of battles between Germany and the Soviet Union.

• It was where the U.S. fought against Italy.

• It was the main area of conflict between Britain and France.

Multiple Choice

Which event led the United States to declare war on the Axis powers during World War II?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Poland

• The bombing of London

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Texas during World War II are correct?

• Texas had more prisoner-of-war camps than any other American state.

• Texas did not have any internment camps.

• Over 1 million soldiers trained for war on Texas military bases.

• No women from Texas served in the armed forces.

Open Ended

How did Texas contribute to the war effort during World War II? Mention at least two ways based on the information provided.

Open Ended

Compare the roles of General Eisenhower and Commander Hobby during World War II as described in the materials.

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the effects of the Great Depression and World War II on Texas?

Multiple Choice

How did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 impact American citizens and businesses?

• It led to widespread prosperity and job growth.

• It caused many people to lose their jobs and money.

• It resulted in the immediate recovery of the economy.

• It had no significant effect on the economy.

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the event depicted in the image, and how does Admiral Nimitz's quote reflect the role of the Allies in achieving victory?

• It marks the signing of the peace treaty ending World War II, emphasizing the importance of Allied cooperation.

• It shows the beginning of World War II, highlighting the need for more allies.

• It depicts a military strategy meeting, focusing on future battles.

• It celebrates a national holiday, unrelated to the war.