WWI, Great Depression, WW2

How did women make an impact during World War I?

• they entered the workforce while the men were fighting in the war

• they became pilots and tank drivers during the war

• they gained the right to vote during the war

• they were allowed to receive an education

In the Zimmerman Note, what was promised to the Mexico if they helped Germany defeat the United States?

• access to trading rights with Europe

• southwestern part of the United States

• access to use the Panama Canal

• the Caribbean Islands

During a time of success called the Roaring 20's, the 19th amendment was passed. Who earned the right to vote during this time?

• Women

• African Americans

• White men

• Native Americans

What event named "Black Tuesday" caused the Great Depression to begin?

• Stock Market crash

• Dust Bowl

• passing of the 19th amendment

• New Deal

Where were many Jewish people imprisoned, executed, and tortured?

• internment camps

• concentration camps

• Texas military bases

• small family owned farms

How were many Texans impacted by FDR's New Deal?

• Many were forced to house people who lost their homes

• Many were forced to give food to those who did not have any

• Many were forced to move to other states

• Many were given jobs building roads and bridges

How did Texas fix the problem of soil erosion after the Dust Bowl?

• Texas banned farming

• Texas stopped the cattle drive

• Texas planted new trees and vegetation

• Texas began building windmills

How did the Dust Bowl affect the economy of Texas?

• Many who could not afford to pay for their farms lost them to the bank

• demand for crops declined

• people were forced by the government to move to the city

• production of oil went down

How did supply and demand affect the economy during the Great Depression?

• lack of money caused overproduction and price decreases

• demand for more goods lead to price increases

• supply of products caused for price decreases

• many jobs lead to product increases

Why was Texas the best spot to place military bases during times of war?

• many military leaders were from there

• horrible climate and few areas of land

• good climate and large areas of land

• No other states wanted military bases