GD and WWII Test Review

Which are the causes of the Dust Bowl? Pick 2

• long period of time without precipitation

• WWI

• Stock Market crash

• overproduction of wheat

What caused many farmers to leave their land during the Great Depression?

• WWI

• Dust Bowl

• WWII

• None of these

• new military facilities
• aircraft and naval manufacturing centers
• munitions plants
• assembly factories

The business endeavors listed above gave Texas an economic boost during –

• the Great Depression

• the Civil War and Reconstruction

• Contemporary Texas

• World War II

Which of the following was a result of World War II in Texas?

• 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.

World War II changed the consumption habits of Texans and they were limited on the amount of food, shoes, gasoline, and other goods they could use. What is this called?

• drought

• economic depression

• dedication

• ration

• -Many men and women rushed to join the military as soldiers, nurses, and drivers

• -Many women and African Americans went to work in factories to produce military goods

• -Texas’ economy boomed as factories sprang up as the need for military supplies rose

• -Texas became more urban as many moved to the cities to find work in factories

• -Texas underwent rapid industrialization

• -Economic prosperity increased

The list above describes..... Choose 2

• Social impacts of WWII on Texas

• Results of Germany's surrender

• Economic impacts of WWII on Texas

• Results of the Allied Powers' surrender

Which of the following was a significant impact of the Dust Bowl on American agriculture during the Great Depression?

• Introduction of new cash crops to replace traditional ones

• Expansion of farmland in the Midwest

• Mass migration of farmers to urban areas in search of work

• Increased crop yields due to improved farming techniques

How did the U.S. government's New Deal programs aim to address the economic challenges of the Great Depression?

• By reducing taxes on the wealthy to stimulate investment

• By creating jobs through public works projects and providing financial assistance

• By encouraging international trade to boost exports

• By implementing austerity measures to cut government spending

What was a major consequence of the stock market crash of 1929 on the global economy?

• It led to a rapid recovery of European markets.

• It caused an increase in global trade and investment.

• It triggered a worldwide economic depression.

• It resulted in the immediate end of the Great Depression.

Which of the following was a key factor in the U.S. economic recovery during World War II?

• Reduction in international trade barriers

• Implementation of strict austerity measures

• Increased production and employment in defense industries

• Decreased government spending on military efforts