World War 1 and 1920's quiz

Why did President Wilson send General Pershing to Mexico?

• Capture Mexico City

• Capture Villa

• Capture Germans

• protect the U.S.

What was the products Texas supplied to the U.S. military during World War I?

• cotton and wool for uniforms

• leather for boots

• meat and grain to feed the troops

• all the above

Which was not one of three new industries that started in Texas in the 1920s?

• clothing manufacturers

• Fishing industries

• dairy product plants

• poultry packing plants

____________an organized group of people that works to influence government decisions related to a specific cause or issue.

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Lobbyist

• interest groups

What kinds of stores began to spread at this time?

• Super Market

• Chain

• Convent Stores

• Francjise

What kinds of issues did women still face in the workplace?

• lower wages and discrimination

• fewer professional jobs

• Promotions

• less job opportunities

Provide three examples of actions taken against Germans in an effort to root out disloyalty during World War I.

• banned teaching of German language, German music, and German food

• banned German clothes, business, and products

• banned German people, products, and books

• banned German immigration, products, and movies

What was the Zimmermann telegram?

• singing telegram

• political telegram

• regular telegram

• coded telegram

What was the purpose of war bonds?

• Strengthen troops

• make money for government

• pay for the war

• help pay for materials