Unit 08.WWI, Great Depression, WWII

The business endeavors listed above gave Texas an economic boost during which era?

• A) the Great Depression

• B) World War II

• C) the Civil War and Reconstruction

• D) Contemporary Texas

How did World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II influence Texas?

• Cultural shifts and technological advancements

• Economic shifts and globalization

• Political reforms and social movements

• Environmental conservation and sustainability

What were some key transformations experienced by Texas during World War I and the Great Depression?

• Increase in immigration

• Expansion of educational opportunities

• Patriotism, regulation of industries, and military expansion

• Decrease in agricultural production

How did World War II impact Texas?

• It led to a decline in military and industrial activities.

• It had no significant effect on the state.

• It transformed Texas into a hub for military and industrial activities.

• It caused Texas to become isolated from the rest of the country.

Which best characterizes Texas during the Great Depression and World War II?

• Temporary halt in oil production during both the Great Depression and World War II.

• Widespread poverty and job loss during the Great Depression and the war.

• Heavy migration from Texas to California and northern states during the Great Depression.

• Rapidly growing population due to plentiful manufacturing jobs during the war.

Historians divide period of time with similar characteristics into eras in order to -

• predict the future

• analyze historical maps

• record economic data about Texas

• organize information about the past

During World War I, the Germans asked Mexico to join them in fighting the United States. In return for Mexico's participation, the victorious Germans would have given to Mexico:

• A) the southwestern United States

• B) favorable trading rights to central Europe

• C) the western Caribbean islands

• D) unrestricted access to the Panama Canal

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.

Based on the graph titled "AUTOS, TRUCKS, AND BUSES Registered in the United States", what conclusion can you draw?

• The price of autos, trucks, and buses kept increasing.

• The growth of suburbs increased the need for transportation.

• Automobiles were cheaper to drive than trucks or buses.

• There were more male than female drivers.

The photos above of the Japanese Internment Camp in Crystal City, TX illustrate:

• how Japanese-Americans modified their environment when moving to Texas.

• how Japanese-Americans adapted to their environment when forced to move to Texas.

• how Japanese-Americans adapted their lifestyles when they moved to Texas.

• how Japanese-Americans modified their education when moving to Texas.