World War I Texas History

What role did Texas play in World War I?

• Provided military training camps

• Remained neutral

• Was a battleground

• Supplied naval ships

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?

• Increased oil production

• Decreased agricultural output

• Led to a recession

• Caused a gold rush

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

• Training soldiers

• Manufacturing weapons

• Housing refugees

• Conducting research

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

• 36th Infantry Division

• 82nd Airborne Division

• 101st Airborne Division

• 1st Cavalry Division

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

• Women entering the workforce

• Decrease in population

• End of racial segregation

• Introduction of the internet

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

• Oil and cattle

• Gold and silver

• Timber and coal

• Textiles and spices

What was the impact of World War I on Texas's agricultural sector?

• Increased demand for cotton

• Decline in cattle ranching

• Introduction of rice farming

• Ban on wheat exports

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

• Port of Galveston

• Port of Corpus Christi

• Port of Houston

• Port of Brownsville

What was the effect of World War I on Texas's population demographics?

• Increased urbanization

• Mass emigration

• Decline in birth rates

• Increased rural population