Texas in WW1

Where would the name Camp Bowie derive from?

• It is named after an old Indian fort from the frontier days

• It is named after a famous hero of the Alamo.

• It is named after a former military post set up during the First World War.

• It is named after the first oil well to become a gusher in Texas

What did Germany promise Mexico in the Zimmerman Telegram if Mexico would help Germany in WW1?

• The territories the US took from Mexico

• Beef cattle from Texas

• German citizenship to all Mexicans

• Free passage across the Atlantic for Mexicans

• C

What was the primary role of Texas during World War I?

• Providing military training camps

• Manufacturing warships

• Supplying coal

• Developing nuclear weapons

Which Texas city was home to one of the largest military training camps during WW1?

• Houston

• Dallas

• San Antonio

• Austin

What was the name of the military camp in Texas that trained over 100,000 soldiers during WW1?

• Camp Travis

• Camp Bowie

• Camp Mabry

• Camp Logan

How did Texas contribute to the war effort in terms of agriculture?

• By exporting cotton

• By growing wheat for soldiers

• By producing rubber

• By raising cattle for beef

Which Texas port was crucial for shipping supplies to Europe during WW1?

• Port of Galveston

• Port of Houston

• Port of Corpus Christi

• Port of Brownsville

What was the impact of WW1 on the Texas oil industry?

• It decreased production

• It led to a boom in oil production

• It had no impact

• It caused a shortage

Which Texas-based division was known for its bravery in WW1?

• 36th Infantry Division

• 1st Cavalry Division

• 49th Armored Division

• 75th Ranger Regiment

What was the primary purpose of the Texas State Council of Defense during WW1?

• To organize war bond drives

• To recruit soldiers

• To manage food rationing

• To oversee military training