Ch9 Lesson 3: World War II and Changes Ahead

Which countries made up the Axis Powers during World War II?

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• Britain, France, and the Soviet Union

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

• China, India, and Australia

Who was Doris "Dorie" Miller?

• A Texas sailor who defended his ship at Pearl Harbor

• A general in the German army

• A pilot from Britain

• A leader of the Soviet Union

What event caused the United States to enter World War II?

• The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The end of World War I

• The invasion of France by Germany

What did the men of the Thirty-sixth Division wear to show their group?

• A patch with a “T” on an arrowhead

• A red star badge

• A blue ribbon

• A gold medal

Why were museums built in Texas in the 1900s?

• To replace old buildings

• To preserve the past and Texas history

• To sell artifacts

• To teach only art

Which award did Lydia Mendoza receive for her contribution to Mexican American music?

• Grammy Award

• National Medal of Arts

• Nobel Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 make illegal?

• Treating people differently based on race, religion, or gender

• Owning a car

• Going to school

• Watching movies

Summarize the impact on life in Texas of major events faced by Texas and the United States following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

• Life in Texas stayed the same after Pearl Harbor.

• Life in Texas was not affected by major events.

• Life in Texas changed in many ways, both good and bad, after major events like Pearl Harbor.

• Life in Texas became easier for everyone after Pearl Harbor.

Summarize the ways in which Barbara Jordan participated in the democratic process.

• She did not participate in the democratic process.

• She helped African Americans register to vote and served in the Texas Senate.

• She only worked as a lawyer.

• She was not involved in politics.

Who was the first black state senator in Texas since 1883?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Barbara Jordan

• Rosa Parks

• Thurgood Marshall