TX History Unit 10

Because Texas had a moderate climate and large expanses of land it was...

• a replacement for large cities

• a great place to raise a family

• used for military bases during World War 2

• on the list for best places to live

Which area of Texas was most affected by the Dust Bowl?

• the Panhandle

• coastal areas of Texas

• Central Texas

• East Texas

What event was led to the end of World War 2?

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Britain

• The Battle of the Bulge

• The dropping of atomic bombs on Japan

The stock market crash of 1929 was the only cause of the Great Depression.

• True

• False

In addition to the Great Depression what was also extremely damaging to the agricultural sector in Texas?

• urbanization

• an extreme drought

• a bust in the cotton industry

• New Deal programs

The addition of new military facilities, new aircraft plants, increased oil production was due to what event...

• The New Deal

• The Dust Bowl

• an economic depression

• an international conflict

The need for natural resources from Texas to supply the war effort gave what result?

• an economic benefit

• additional New Deal programs

• a way to end the drought

• protection from dust storms

What was the primary benefit to Texans given by New Deal programs?

• gas rationing helped stop urbanization

• cotton prices stayed the same

• thousands of Texans found employment

• oil companies got more money

The Dust Bowl affected Texans in what manner?

• many farms were lost to banks

• the demand for Texas crops declined

• oil production declined in West Texas

• more people moved to the cities to work

Which individual served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, and as Vice President during the Depression?

• Sam Rayburn

• Chester Nimitz

• Buddy Holly

• John Nance Garner