WWII and Texas

Which of these famous Texans served as supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe?

• Chester Nimitz

• Audie Murphy

• James Holloway

• Dwight Eisenhower

For several years, Sam Rayburn served as the ​ (a)   under FDR. He helped get New Deal and WWII Legislation (Marshall Plan) passed through Congress.

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• President

• Secretary of State

Which location on the map was the area in Texas that had the most severe dust storm damage? Select the correct answer.

• A

• B

• C

• D

What did Oveta Culp Hobby become the director of during World War II?

• Women's Army Corps

• Civil Rights

• Jim Crow Laws

The organization started by Hector Garcia to help veterans get health care and education.

• CORE

• WAC

• American G.I Forum

• NAACP

She formed the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during WWII and was the 2nd woman to hold a cabinet post.

• Clara Barton

• Lulu White

• Oveta Culp Hobby

• Barbara Jorden

Which Texan was a leading figure in the development of the atomic bomb during WWII?

• A) Chester Nimitz

• B) Audie Murphy

• C) James Holloway

• D) J. Robert Oppenheimer

What role did the Texas oil industry play during WWII?

• A) It was insignificant

• B) It provided a major source of fuel for the Allied forces

• C) It was a source of conflict

• D) It was used exclusively for domestic purposes

Which Texas city was home to a major military training base during WWII?

• A) Austin

• B) Houston

• C) San Antonio

• D) Dallas

Who was the Texan commander of the Pacific Fleet during WWII?

• A) Dwight Eisenhower

• B) Chester Nimitz

• C) Audie Murphy

• D) James Holloway