Unit 10

Which list of events are in the correct order they occurred?(7.1A)

• World War II, New Deal, Dust Bowl, Great Depression

• Dust Bowl, World War II, New Deal, Great Depression

• New Deal, World War II, Great Depression, Dust Bowl

• Great Depression, Dust Bowl, New Deal, World War II

How did New Deal programs improve the lives of Texans during the Great Depression? (7.7E)

• Gas rationing reduced traffic in busy cities.

• It provided additional government funding to oil companies.

• Cotton prices were fixed to keep farmers on the land.

• Thousands were employed to build roads and bridges.

How did Texas act to manage problems arising from the Dust Bowl in the 1930s? (7.7E)

• built windmills to power water pumps

• halted cattle drives through the Panhandle

• planted new trees and vegetation to prevent erosion

• moved major agricultural production out of the Panhandle

How did World War I change the lives of women in Texas? (7.7E)

• Many women entered the workforce.

• Women finally gained the right to vote.

• Women served as pilots and tank drivers.

• Many women were allowed into state universities.

Why were many military bases during World War II built in Texas? (7.7E)

• Several military generals were from Texas.

• Construction of the bases was cheaper in Texas.

• Texas had a moderate climate and large expanses of land.

• Texas military bases could contribute to the protection of the Panama Canal.

Which of the following was a result of World War II in Texas? (7.7E)

• Voters elected only Democratic candidates.

• African Americans became the largest minority group.

• The economy of the state moved more toward industrialization.

• Population growth caused more people to move from the suburbs to the cities.

The largest internment camp in Texas was located where? (7.7E)

• Dallas

• San Antonio

• Princeton

• Crystal City

Who is being described in the excerpt ? (7.7.E)

• General Dwight Eisenhower

• Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

• John Nance Garner

• Audie Murphy

What time period in US History was marked by high unemployment and low economic activity?

• 1980's recession

• The roaring 20's

• The great depression

• Reconstruction Period

Which president used the New Deal to jump start the economy during the Great Depression?

• Jimmy Carter

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Bill Clinton

• Franklin D. Roosevelt