Texas History- WWI and the 1920's

The United States entered World War I in 1914 along with other European nations.

• True

• False

Many of the Texan soldiers who died in World War I died of the disease influenza.

• True

• False

Colonel Edward M. House helped write peace treaty terms after World War I.

• True

• False

Mexican Americans and Mexicans living in Texas who were not U.S. citizens served in the military during World War I.

• True

• False

Many Texas women served in the military in combat roles during World War I.

• True

• False

Why was General John J. Pershing sent by President Woodrow Wilson to Mexico?

• to help Mexican president Carranza get reelected

• to lead the Texas National Guard patrolling the Big Bend area

• to capture Francisco “Pancho” Villa, who had raided the United States

• to help the Mexican government determine the country’s borders

Why did San Antonio allow a large group of Mexican Chinese to settle there?

• They were given permission to return to Texas with General Pershing.

• San Antonio and other large Texas cities needed permanent settlers.

• Mexican Chinese were not considered true immigrants.

• Texas immigration laws were different from those of the United States.

Why did Germany’s telegram to the Mexican president outrage Americans?

• Germany asked Mexico to spy on the United States.

• Germany asked Mexico to remain neutral.

• Germany revealed its plan to attack American ships.

• Germany promised to help Mexico regain lands lost in the U.S.-Mexican War.

Why was Kelly Field near San Antonio important to the American war effort?

• Nearly all of America’s military pilots were trained there.

• Mexican American troops were trained there.

• General John J. Pershing trained Texan National Guard troops there

• German Texans were detained there during the war.

What did Texan civilians do to support the American war effort?

• started the Red Cross

• bought war bonds

• supported German Texans

• ignored segregation laws