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WorksheetsMega SS 4th 9 Weeks
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which of the following answer choices explains the effect of the Great Depression on Texas?
The Texas economy was largely based on factories and was not affected by the Great Depression.
Most farmers and ranchers in Texas were able to overcome the problems of the Great Depression without losing their land or property.
The Great Depression, combined with the Dust Bowl, hit Texas farmers and ranchers very hard. As a result, many of them lost their land.
The Great Depression caused many oil field workers to relocate to rural areas in search of farm work.
The CCC was created in response to which of the following issues of the Great Depression?
Many young men were unemployed and could not find work during the Great Depression.
During the Great Depression there was an increase of economic opportunities in farming and ranching.
More factory jobs were available for young men in Texas during the Great Depression.
Farming was against the law in Texas during the Great Depression.
The Dust Bowl had which of the following impacts on Texas?
Farms and ranches in the Great Plains and Central Plains were moved to the Gulf Coastal Plains.
Failed farmers and ranchers migrated west, leaving behind much of their property and land.
Tornado touchdowns were at a record high during this time.
Farmers started planting crops that could be grown in the dry dusty climate.
The advertisement above was created in response to which of the following issues that impacted Texans during the early 1900’s?
The growing population increased the number and size of major cities.
The increased use of oil and gas created the invention of new products and led to economic growth.
Damage to land during the Dust Bowl created a need for better soil conservation.
Families were encouraged to conserve resources through rationing during World War II.
What is a dictator?
A kind of dilled potato popular in Germany.
A period of economic depression after WWI.
An airplane that was crucial to success in WWII.
A leader who gains complete control of a country's government.
Adolf Hitler was the dictator of what European country?
Europe
Germany
Italy
Texas
What was the name of Germany's new political party lead by Adolf Hitler?
Sauerkraut
Allies
Nazis
Monarchy
Which countries were known as the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Texas, the United States, and Mexico
Britain, France, the United States
Pearl Harbor
Who was the leader of Italy in the 1920's who promised to attack and conquer other countries?
Benito Mussolini
Emperor Hirohito
Adolf Hitler
President Franklin Roosevelt
Who was the dictator in Japan who planned to use military force to build a massive empire in East Asia?
Benito Mussolini
Emperor Hirohito
Adolf Hitler
President Franklin Roosevelt
Who was the President of the United States who initially said "no" to Winston Churchill's plea to help Great Britain?
George Washington
Stephen F. Austin
Father Hidalgo
Franklin Roosevelt
What event was known as "The Day That Will Live in Infamy" and motivated the United States to join the Allied Powers during WWII?
The Mexican American War
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Germany invaded Poland
The Declaration of Independence
Which country attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor?
Texas
Germany
Japan
Hawaii
When did Japan attack the United States at Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941
December 25th
Juneteenth
May 5th
In the World War II poster, what did Rosie the Riveter symbolize to Americans?
American women who were placed in internment camps
American women who fought for the right to vote
American women who were opposed to the war
American women who took jobs in defense plants
What important function did the WASPs serve during World War II?
They transported supplies to US troops
They fought Japanese planes in ariel battles
They repaired airplanes that were damaged during battle
They prepared meals and provided first aid to men returning from battle.
What impact did rationing have on Texas families during World War II?
Rationing was used by families to conserve and share resources in the United States during World War II.
Most families rationed their donated food to older people in their community.
There was not enough food being produced in the United States during World War II due to rationing.
People living in the United States during World War II could buy as much food as they wanted without rationing.
On D-Day, General Dwight Eisenhower and the Allied Powers
invaded Japan to defeat the Japanese
attacked Pearl Harbor
invaded the beaches of Normandy to push the Germans out
declared war on Mexico
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops arrived onshore at Normandy and surprised the Germans. This operation was known as
V Day
D-Day
VE-Day
New Year's Eve
German leader who led the Nazi Party
Benito Mussolini
Hirohito
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
What do Audie Murphy and Cleto Rodriquez have in common?
Both men were soldiers from European countries and fought in World War II.
Both men were World War II soldiers from Texas who received many medals and recognitions for their service in the war.
Both men used their military experience to become elected political officials in Texas.
Both men became cattle ranchers after they fought in World War II.
What country did the United States drop the atomic bomb on?
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Germany
Mexico
VJ Day signaled the end of WWII. Which country surrendered on on VJ Day?
The United States
Germany
Mexico
Japan
During the ____ ____ , the United States and the Soviet Union engaged a competition to see who had the best technology in space.
Blue Moon
Cold War
Civil War
None of the above
The Space Race was considered important because...
it showed the world which country had the best science, technology, and economic system.
the Soviet Union was much more advanced in science and technology.
the United States is the largest country in the world.
we had an opportunity to win many medals.
Sputnik I was the name of the first successful satellite built by the _________ on October 4, 1957.
Canadians
South Americans
the Soviet Union
the United States
On September 12, 1962, John F. Kennedy delivered a monumental speech at Rice University. He discussed....
the meaning of democracy.
why we choose to go to the moon.
how to fly a space craft.
the path to success.
Which country placed the first man in space and orbited the Earth?
The United States
The Soviet Union
England
France
The race to the moon was called the ______ ________.
Amazing Race
Fastest Race
Space Race
Hardest Race
Did the United States launch their first satellite into space before or after the Soviet Union?
Before
After
Which country was the first to have a man walk on the moon?
The United States
The Soviet Union
Mexico
Germany
A ____ government controlled the Soviet Union. This meant its citizens had very little freedom.
Democratic
Communist
Free Enterprise
Supply and Demand
The tension between the United States and the Soviet Union was known as the ______ because it was a war of words and threats instead of weapons.
WWII
Word War
Hot War
Cold War
The _________ were the first to have a satellite in space and a man in orbit.
Soviet Union
United States
Germany
Mexico
Why was the United States shocked when the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite?
The United States was worried it was falling behind the Soviet Union in technology and weapons
The United States was afraid they would lose Texas to Mexican control again.
The United States had a better name for their satellite.
The United States was not worried about losing the Space Race because they knew they had more advanced rockets than the Soviet Union.
Why did both the United States and the Soviet Union want to work with German scientists?
German scientists were smarter than the other two countries
German scientists worked for less money and were cheaper to hire
German scientists had developed sophisticated rockets for military use during WWII
German scientists made better dilled potato dishes than anyone else
Who was the United States President who famously said, "We should go to the moon, not because it is easy but because it is hard,"?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joe Biden
John F. Kennedy
Herbert Hoover
On May 25, 1961, John F. Kennedy announced his goal to _______ before the decade was through.
orbit the Moon
fly a manned mission to Mars
put a satellite in space
put a man on the moon
Texas leads in many fields of innovation and research. Which area is represented by the pictures shown below?
conservation
aerospace
energy
agriculture
Lydia Mendoza
Millie Hughes-Fulford
Robert Baylor
Chelo Silva
Which of the following quotes can be attributed to Michael DeBakey?
“After reviewing all facts, I am pleased to say that if the heart operation is needed, that it shall provide excellent results.”
“I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country — Victory or Death.”
“We lost good people that day. We will always remember the Challenger space crew and their contributions. They leave behind a lasting legacy of hope.”
“I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the American Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone.”
Having separate bathrooms for boys and girls is an example of
equality
civil rights
protest
segregation
Sharing the same size pieces of a candy bar with each friend, regardless of how much you like them.
equality
civil rights
protest
segregation
This event triggered a year long bus boycott by the African American community, known as the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Rosa Parks was arrested when she refused to give her bus seat up.
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech.
The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Peaceful protests demanding equal rights for all people.
Who became President of the United States in 1963 after John F. Kennedy was assassinated?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Henry Gonzalez
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
Look at the following web of information from the story. What would be the best title for graphic organizer?
Lyndon Johnson’s Jobs Before Becoming President of the United States
Ways President Johnson Improved Life for U.S. Citizens
How Lyndon Johnson Helped Mexican American Families Before His Presidency
Lyndon Johnson’s Goals as a U.S. Congressman
Which of the following ideas is Barbara Jordan trying to communicate in the quote below?
It is important to vote for Supreme Court Justices.
We make our government better when we all take part.
Civil Rights are determined by the federal government.
We make government weaker if too many people vote in elections.
Henry B. Gonzales was best known for
fighting for the rights of the common man such as education, housing and good paying jobs
inventing an artificial heart pump and saving lives as an army surgeon
saying "We will go to the moon. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard."
his famous "I have a dream" speach.
Jim Crow
Cinco de Mayo and Oktoberfest are celebrations in Texas. What do these celebrations have in common?
They both celebrate the equal rights of Hispanics.
They are only celebrated in other countries.
They are both celebrated in the month of May.
They both celebrate the heritage of cultural groups that have settled in Texas.
Which title best completes the graphic organizer below?
Oktoberfest
Cinco de Mayo
Thanksgiving
Fiesta San Antonio
An area's culture is made up of
The country the people come from.
The language they speak, the food they eat, their religions, and their celebrations.
The natural resources in the area.
Only the religion of the group with the greatest population.
What musical is Julius Bledsoe best known for?
Motorboat
Rowboat
Showboat
Steamboat
Compare the accomplishments of Adina De Zavala and Clara Driscoll.
What do they have in common?
They were both school teachers.
They contributed to the preservation of the Alamo.
They signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
They wrote the state song, “Texas, Our Texas.”
I was a Mexican American singer. My famous song was "Mal Hombre". Who am I?
Lydia Mendoza
Gail Borden
Chelo Silva
Jules Bledsoe
I was born in Waco, TX. I was the one of the first African Americans to have employment on Broadway. Who am I?
Lydia Mendoza
Gail Borden
Jules Bledsoe
Millie Hughes-Fulford
I am an important doctor and inventor. I made important medical discoveries that changed the way heart surgeries were done all over the world. I practiced medicine in Houston, TX. Who am I ?
Julius Lorenzo Bledsoe Cobb
Gail Borden
Michael DeBakey
Millie Hughes-Fulford
I am a Mexican American singer. I made a huge impact in Bolero music. I married another famous Texan. Who am I?
Lydia Mendoza
Consuelo "Chelo" Silva
Jules Lorenzo
Gail Borden
I am inventor. I changed the way ranching was done all over the country. I had the Frying Pan Ranch in Amarillo, TX to prove my invention worked. Who am I?
Joseph Glidden
Gail Borden
Michael DeBakey
Jules Bledsoe
I was the first woman scientist in space. I am a professor in California and work in medical research. I graduated with my PH.D from the same college as Mrs. Palomino. Who am I?
Lydia Mendoza
Gail Borden
Chelo Silva
Millie Hughes-Fulford
