World War I Texas History

What lasting impacts did World War 1 have on the world, the US, and Texas? Choose the best answer.

• Advances in technology led to improvements in industry

• Advances in the technology led to more war

• Advances in communication led to improvements in industry

• Advances in warfare led to improvements in communication

What role did Texas play in World War I?

• Provided military training camps

• Was a neutral state

• Supplied most of the US navy

• Remained unaffected by the war

Which Texas city was home to a major military training camp during World War I?

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Dallas

• Austin

How did World War I impact the economy of Texas?

• It caused a recession

• It boosted the oil industry

• It led to a decline in agriculture

• It had no significant impact

What was the primary purpose of Camp Logan in Texas during World War I?

• To serve as a hospital

• To train soldiers

• To manufacture weapons

• To house prisoners of war

Which Texas-based division was known for its significant contribution during World War I?

• 36th Infantry Division

• 45th Infantry Division

• 10th Mountain Division

• 82nd Airborne Division

What was a significant social change in Texas as a result of World War I?

• Increased urbanization

• Decreased immigration

• Rise in agricultural jobs

• Decline in women's workforce participation

How did World War I affect women's roles in Texas?

• Women were drafted into the military

• Women took on more industrial jobs

• Women were sent to Europe as nurses

• Women were not affected

What was the impact of World War I on Texas agriculture?

• Increased demand for cotton

• Decrease in cattle ranching

• Introduction of new crops

• Decline in farming technology

Which Texas port was crucial for shipping supplies during World War I?

• Port of Galveston

• Port of Houston

• Port of Corpus Christi

• Port of Brownsville