Texas After World War Two

One of the major impacts of the discovery of oil in Texas was—

• the disappearance of cowboys from West Texas

• a shift of the state’s population from rural to urban areas

• the decline of Texas cities, most of which had relied on shipping farm crops

• the end of ranching and farming in Texas

What was a significant economic change in Texas after World War Two?

• The decline of the oil industry

• The rise of the technology sector

• The growth of the aerospace industry

• The collapse of the agricultural sector

Which Texas city became a major center for the aerospace industry after World War Two?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

What was a major demographic shift in Texas after World War Two?

• A decrease in urban population

• An increase in rural population

• A significant migration to urban areas

• A decline in the Hispanic population

Which industry saw significant growth in Texas during the post-World War Two era?

• Textile

• Automobile

• Aerospace

• Mining

What was one impact of the GI Bill on Texas after World War Two?

• Decrease in college enrollments

• Increase in home ownership

• Decline in industrial jobs

• Reduction in military bases

Which Texas city is known for its significant role in the space race after World War Two?

• El Paso

• Houston

• Fort Worth

• Corpus Christi

What was a major social change in Texas after World War Two?

• Desegregation of schools

• Increase in agricultural jobs

• Decline in urbanization

• Decrease in industrialization

Which sector experienced a boom in Texas due to the Cold War?

• Agriculture

• Defense

• Textile

• Tourism

What was a key factor in the urbanization of Texas post-World War Two?

• Decline in oil production

• Expansion of the highway system

• Decrease in immigration

• Reduction in industrial jobs