Effects of Oil Discovery in Texas

What was the impact of increased demand for military supplies on Texas during WWI?

• Economic decline

• Economic boom

• Decrease in manufacturing jobs

• Closure of military bases

Which industry saw growth in Texas as a result of WWI?

• Textile industry

• Ammunitions & weapons plants

• Agriculture

• Tourism

What happens to the population in areas with less precipitation?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates

What significant law was passed as a result of labor reform?

• Tax laws

• Child labor laws

• Immigration laws

• Environmental laws

What was a significant change in working conditions due to labor reform?

• Unsafe working conditions

• Safe working conditions

• Unregulated working conditions

• Unchanged working conditions

Where did the reformers who led the Women's Suffrage movement meet?

• Seneca Falls

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City

How did the role of women in the workplace change in Texas during WWI?

• More women in the workplace

• Fewer women in the workplace

• No change in women's roles

• Women working only at home

What economic measure was taken in Texas communities during WWI?

• Rationing of goods and supplies

• Increase in luxury goods

• No change in economic measures

• Decrease in production

What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?

• To declare war on the United States

• To propose an alliance with Mexico

• To negotiate peace with England

• To request military aid from Japan

Which reform led to the creation of the Texas Forest Service?

• Education reform

• Environmental reform

• Labor reform

• Women's Suffrage