Great Depression and WW2 Test

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This date in American history is marked as one that will always be remembered as "Black Tuesday" and the day the stock market crashed.

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October 29, 1929

Front

What was the cause of the Dust Bowl in the great plains in the 1930's? Severe Drought, Overplanting of wheat

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Both a and b

Front

What event brought the United States into WW2? Options: D-Day, Pearl Harbor, Dust Bowl, Poland invading Germany

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Pearl Harbor

Front

Who was the African American sailor from Texas who helped shoot down Japanese fighter planes at Pearl Harbor?

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Dorie Miller

Front

What was the purpose of the Civilian Air Patrol?

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To spot potential threats to civilians

Front

What group of agencies under "The New Deal" created jobs and opportunities for relief to the American people?

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Alphabet Agencies

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Which president called for a greater role of the federal government as the solution to solve the great depression? His plan was called "The New Deal".

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Franklin Roosevelt

Front

Why did the United States favor Texas for military training ground?

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The weather and open spaces

Front

The Axis Powers include which countries?

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Germany, Japan and Italy

Front

Which Texas native commanded U.S. forces in Europe during WW2?

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Dwight Eisenhower