Unit 8 and 9 Review

What year did Galveston have its terrible hurricane?

• 1901

• 1899

• 1900

• 1929

TRUE or False: New farming techniques such as contour farming, terrace farming, and placing trees/natural grasses on the edge of a farmer's property helped to keep the soil in place for farmers.

• True

• False

The most decorated soldier (from Farmersville, TX) during World War 2 was a Texan. His name was:

• John Wayne

• Dorrie Miller

• Chester Nimitz

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Audie Murphy

One important thing that happens during the "AGE of OIL" (after the discovery at Spindletop in 1901) is:

• People wanted to farm more than ever!

• People struggled to find any type of job

• Urban (cities) areas begin to grow in jobs and population

• People left Texas because oil was too slick

Populists Party members tended to be:

• Popular

• Loving Soft Drinks such as Dr. Pepper

• Farmers, agricultural workers and laborers

• Musicians that liked Pop Music

True/False: World War 1 prices for wheat were very high - encouraging farmers to buy more land and plant wheat without even taking care of the soil.

• True

• False

The lead commander of the Allied forces in WW2 (Allies Side) was a Texan that was born in Denison, Texas. His name is:

• Audie Murphy

• Dorie Miller

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Dwight Yoakum

A very powerful Speaker of the House from Bonham, Texas who helped get the New Deal passed through the House of Representatives was ___________.

• John Nance Garner

• Sam Rayburn

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Audie Murphy

• Dorie Miller

A soldier in the US Navy who fought bravely (even though he was a cook) on the USS Arizona was:

• Bob Willlis

• Roberto Johnson

• Audie Murphy

• Dorie Miller

Studying Helps You do Better!!!

• True

• False