Worksheets7-8 UIL Social Studies Texas 60%
Total questions: 153
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
What event took place in October 1929 that many people consider an important factor in causing the Great Depression?
Stock Car Crash
Stock Market Crash
World War I
World War II
Choose the answer that best describes the Dust Bowl.
When people get a lot of dust in their plates and bowls.
A period of time where a large part of the US experienced drought and huge dust storms.
When a dust storm came through Lubbock last year.
A general term for when objects become dirty.
What group of people had the worst consequences from the Dust Bowl?
Farmers in the Great Plains
Doctors up North
People on the East Coast
People out West
What state did NOT experience the Dust Bowl?
Texas
Oklahoma
Florida
Kansas
This type of political system is where the government has complete control and rose during The Great Depression.
Fascism
Capitalism
Socialism
Democracy
What started World War II?
Germany attacked Poland in 1939
Japan attacked the U.S. in 1941
Terrorists attacked New York City in 2001
The British invaded Normandy, France in 1944
What are the correct years that World War II lasted?
1939-1945
1914-1918
1941-1945
1917-1918
Check all the countries that were part of the axis powers.
Germany
Italy
Japan
France
Check all the countries that were part of the allies.
United States
Great Britain
The USSR (Soviet Union)
Japan
What brought the U.S. into WWII?
Germany attacked Poland in 1939
Japan attacked the U.S. in 1941
Terrorists attacked New York City in 2001
The British invaded Normandy, France in 1944
Which is NOT true about Texas' involvement in WWII?
Texas was home to army bases that trained soldiers
Texas had prisoner-of-war camps
About 100,000 Texans served in the armed forces
Over 23,000 Texans died
Which Texan was the the commander of Allied forces in Europe and led troops on D-Day?
Dwight D. Eienhower
Oveta Culp Hobby
Chester Nimitz
Barbara Jordan
Which Texan was the commander of the Women's Army Corps?
Dwight D. Eienhower
Oveta Culp Hobby
Chester Nimitz
Barbara Jordan
Which Texan was the commander in chief in the Pacific and received many medals for his service?
Dwight D. Eienhower
Oveta Culp Hobby
Chester Nimitz
Barbara Jordan
New military facilities
Aircraft and naval manufacturing centers
The businesses listed above gave Texas an economic boost during –
the Great Depression
World War II
the Civil War and Reconstruction
Contemporary Texas
During which era did Texans enter the military to defeat the Nazis in Europe and the Japanese in the Pacific?
Civil War
Reconstruction
Great Depression
World War II
Match the statement with the correct column that describes a political, economic, or social issue during the Great Depression.
FDR started new policies to help the American citizens
Stock market crash
People waited in soup lines
The economy of Texas became a more
(a) state.
Which of the following are reasons why Texas was better off than other parts of the country during the Great Depression?
Select TWO correct answers.
Most Texans owned stock in the Stock Market.
Texas was not impacted by the Dust Bowl.
Texas did not have any trading partners.
There were a lot of work camps in Texas.
Texas' economy did not rely on 1 type of market.
Texas provided an important contribution to the war efforts by contributing —
NASA Space Race
World War II military training
World War I prisoner of war camps
largest landing strip in the world
What caused the Great Depression?
Americans invested in the stock market.
Oil executives invested money in digging new wells.
Stocks quickly lost their value.
Local governments regulated the oil industry.
How did rapid industrial expansion change the distribution of population within Texas during the early 20th century?
The population of cities increased dramatically.
Many people could travel easier across the state.
Many people moved out of the state for job opportunities.
The population of cities decreased dramatically.
Click the TWO answer choices that describe how the Texas city helped during WWII.
San Antonio = bombs
Lubbock = artillery
Longview = steel
DFW = airplanes
Houston = ships
What factor increases the most for an oil-exporting country in a time of war?
regulation
supply
demand
market research
John Nance Garner served in various political positions during his career. Which of the following statements BEST explain the significance of John Nance Garner?
Select TWO correct answers.
He played a significant role on the Pacific Front during World War II.
Was a Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Appointed to the Texas Supreme Court in the 1920s.
He helped organize unions to support American workers.
Was Vice President for 2 terms.
(a) helped pass New Deal laws, WWII laws such as the Marshall Plan, and was a Speaker of the House.
John Tower
Barbara Jordan
Lloyd Bentsen
Select the answer choices that are CORRECT.
Why were Texans moving to cities post-WWII?
More job opportunities do to an increase of factories.
Railroads made it easier to move away from cities.
Decrease of farmer needs because tools became more mechanical.
Agriculture industries were increasing.
During World War II, Texans had to __________. which limited the amount of goods people could buy.
Ration
Buy bonds
Serve in the military
What did Texans have to ration during World War II?
Sugar
Meat
Gasoline
Sugar, Meat, & Gasoline
During World War II, Texans supported the war by buying bonds.
True
False
During World War II, There were many battles in Texas.
True
False
During WWII, Who was re-elected U.S. President in 1944 for a 4th term?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
What ultimately helped to end the Great Depression?
World War II
World War I
The New Deal
The Cold War
Which industry became dominant in Texas during WWII?
Oil
Ranching
Farming
Healthcare
WWII had a ____________ impact on the Texas economy.
Positive
Negative
Which group worked the factories when the U.S. joined World War II?
Women
African-Americans
Hispanic Americans
Men
Women were paid the same as men when they took over their factory jobs during WWII.
True
False
Which list of events are in the correct order they occurred?
World War II, New Deal, Dust Bowl, Great Depression
Dust Bowl, World War II, New Deal, Great Depression
New Deal, World War II, Great Depression, Dust Bowl
Great Depression, Dust Bowl, New Deal, World War II
How did New Deal programs improve the lives of Texans during the Great Depression?
Gas rationing reduced traffic in busy cities.
It provided additional government funding to oil companies.
Cotton prices were fixed to keep farmers on the land.
Thousands were employed to build roads and bridges.
Why were many military bases during World War II built in Texas?
Several military generals were from Texas.
Construction of the bases was cheaper in Texas.
Texas had a moderate climate and large expanses of land.
Texas military bases could contribute to the protection of the Panama Canal.
Which of the following was a result of World War II in Texas?
Voters elected only Democratic candidates.
African Americans became the largest minority group.
The economy of the state moved more toward industrialization.
Population growth caused more people to move from the suburbs to the cities.
These shantytowns popped up in cities during the early part of the Depression
Hoovervilles
Rooseveltiums
Wilsontowns
Rye
Why were Japanese & German Americans sent to Internment Camps during WWII?
To protect them from citizens upset about the war
To force them to work in Labor Camps
Because the U.S. was worried they might be spies for the Enemy (Germany & Japan)
To force them to be soldiers for the U.S. Army.
What caused the Great Depression to be damaging to the agricultural sector?
A Severe Drought
The Stock Market Crash
Huge insects
High unemployment
Early New Deal programs such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) were effective because they –
provided work for the unemployed
stabilized the stock market
nationalized banks
What were some ways that farmers caused the Dust Bowl through their actions?
Over plowing and over grazing by cattle and other livestock
They dusted their houses too much
Fence cutting wars
Buying too much land and not being able to pay back the bank
What years were the Great Depression?
1930-1939
1914-1918
1941-1945
1860-1855
What year did the United States join WWII?
1929
1901
1941
1943
What did Oveta Culp Hobby become the director of during World War II?
Women's Army Corps
Civil Rights
Jim Crow Laws
She formed the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during WWII and was the 2nd woman to hold a cabinet post.
What was Ovetta Culp Hobby’s role in the Texas House of Representatives?
Speaker
Parliamentarian
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
What was a significant change in the military during World War II under Ovetta Culp Hobby’s direction?
Women were allowed to fly planes
Women wore military uniforms
Women were given combat roles
Women were allowed to lead troops
What was Admiral Chester W. Nimitz's significant contribution during World War II?
A) He led the D-Day invasion
B) He commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet and played a key role in the Battle of Midway
C) He was the chief architect of the Manhattan Project
D) He was the commander of the British Eighth Army in North Africa
Which American Admiral from Texas is widely recognized for his leadership that led to the U.S. Navy victory against Japan at the Battle of Midway?
What was James Earl Rudder's role during World War II?
Vice President of Texas A&M
Land Commissioner
Mayor of Brady
Commander of the Second Ranger Battalion
What college did James Earl Rudder attend in 1930?
Baylor University
Brady High School
Texas A&M University
John Tarleton Agricultural College
What significant event did Rudder's Rangers participate in?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Midway
D-Day invasion
Pearl Harbor attack
What position did Rudder hold at Texas A&M University in 1959?
President
Vice President
Dean
Chancellor
What was Rudder's profession in 1933?
Football Coach and Teacher
University President
Land Commissioner
Infantry Officer
What was one of the honors Rudder received during his military career?
Bronze Star
Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
Where was oil in Texas first discovered?
Panhandle
Galveston
Spindletop
Houston
During the Great Depression, many people in Texas and the United States struggled because of—
an oil boom
a flu epidemic
a costly war debt
a high unemployment rate
Cleto Rodriguez's importance to World War II can BEST be understood by knowing that he was —
raised in San Antonio
awarded the Medal of Honor
in the Army's 148th Infantry
buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
One impact World War II had on the economy of the United States and Texas was that it helped end —
the Jazz Age
the Dust Bowl
the Progressive Era
the Great Depression
Spindletop is best known as the location of the first—
cattle trail in Texas
major oil gusher in Texas
battle in the Texas Revolution
capital of the Republic of Texas
Which industry rapidly expanded as a result of Spindletop?
Cotton farming
Cattle ranching
Oil and gas
Microchip manufacturing
Which best explains Audie Murphy as a notable Texan?
governor of Texas, fought in WWI, musician
born in France, French movie star, author
received medal of honor for bravery in WWII, actor, song writer
received medals, U.S. president, fought in the Civil War
As the oil industry grew, the population of Texas moved toward—
cities
farms
ranches
colonies
How did the development of the oil and gas industry change life for people in Texas?
created new jobs
reduced city populations
increased unemployment
decreased automobile usage
open range is _______________
junction
Before the 1800's, Texas ranchers did not build fences. Their cattle roamed the grassy plains, also called the
oil refinery
early settlement
There were lots of jobs to run drills or build pipelines this is called
economic opportunity
___________won the Medal of Honor for fighting bravely in World War II.
Cleto L. Rodriguez
A lot of trees were cut down to make room for railroad tracks.
Deforestation for railroad construction. Which caused negative conditions
In 1901 Beaumont, TX was popular for ________
Many Texans eagerly awaited the arrival of new ____?_______, hoping they would spur economic growth in their towns and cities.
railroads
Railroad companies killed buffalo on American Indian land.
Railroad companies killed buffalo on American Indian land. It was a negative effect.
Bessie Coleman contribute to the ________ industry
Which factor MOST contributed to the growth of the cotton industry in Texas during the mid-1800s?
The invention of the cotton gin
The discovery of oil
The construction of railroads
The gold rush
Texas railroad boom allow Texas to ship and receive good quickly, brought new settlers to Texas and ______________
the population increased in Texas
Native Americans discovered Texas
Cities were constructed along the railroad lines increasing Texas population
Charles Goodnight was _________
People were able to buy cars and homes during ____________
after World War II
factories that produce or use gas and oil to make products.
Which way is north ?
up
down
left
right
People looked for ways to conserve food during ________
World War I
It is a horrible year for growing cotton because of a drought and cotton is low. A farmer would want to charge a _________ price than usual.
Many families moved from cities to the suburbs because housing became affordable after __________
Study the diagram. Which sentence completes the diagram?
A. Oil was discovered at Spindletop.
B. Silver was discovered in Beaumont.
C. Factories began using coal to run machines.
D. A new process for mining gold was invented.
Study the diagram. Which Texan should be placed in the empty box?
A. Audie Murphy
B. Pattillo Higgins
C. Bessie Coleman
D. Michael DeBakey
Study the diagram. Which sentence completes the diagram? CAUSE: Oil was discovered at Spindletop. EFFECT: ?
A. Texas started importing oil.
B. Lots of new jobs were created.
C. The economy in Texas crashed.
D. Many Texans moved to other states.
What was the effect of Joseph Glidden’s company?
Remote villages had access to milk.
Livestock stayed on farmers’ property.
Astronauts stayed healthy on missions.
People with heart defects lived longer.
Millie Hughes-Fulford studied human metabolism.
True
False
Put the forms of communication in order from oldest to newest.
Letter, Telegraph, Telephone, Cell Phone, Internet
Internet, Cell Phone, Telephone, Telegraph, Letter
Telegraph, Letter, Telephone, Internet, Cell Phone
Cell Phone, Internet, Telegraph, Telephone, Letter
Study the diagram. Which phrase completes the diagram?
A. Texas rivers were polluted.
B. Roads in Texas were not well-made.
C. Steamboats could be used year-round.
D. The population decreased in the late 1800s.
Identify an example of an innovation or advancement in technology. How has this technology led to economic development in Texas?
The development of the semiconductor industry has led to economic growth in Texas.
The invention of the steam engine has led to economic growth in Texas.
The creation of the internet has led to economic growth in Texas.
The development of the automobile industry has led to economic growth in Texas.
Choose one of the listed industries. Describe how scientific discoveries and improvements in that industry have benefited people or businesses in Texas. Industries: Agriculture, Aerospace, Energy (oil, natural gas, renewable energy).
Scientific discoveries in Agriculture have improved crop yields and efficiency in Texas.
Advancements in Aerospace have led to the development of new aircraft technologies in Texas.
Improvements in Energy have increased the use of renewable resources in Texas.
All of the above.
Who was a NASA astronaut?
Michael DeBakey
Gail Borden
Joseph Glidden
Millie Hughes-Fulford
Who invented barbed wire?
Michael DeBakey
Gail Borden
Joseph Glidden
Millie Hughes-Fulford
What did Michael DeBakey accomplish?
He was a NASA astronaut.
He invented barbed wire.
He pioneered heart pump implants.
He developed condensed milk.
Who is responsible for developing condensed milk?
Gail Borden
Michael DeBakey
Joseph Glidden
Millie Hughes-Fulford
A circumstance that makes another country attractive to a potential immigrant would be a _____________.
population
census
push factor
pull factor
Which of the following would be considered a push factor?
Good job opportunity
Quality drinking water
High crime rate
Booming economy
Which of the following was a major reason many European immigrants came to Texas?
The Vietnam War
The scenery
To spread communism
People were fleeing from communism and religious intolerance
Who does the following criteria describe?
-Attended University of Texas at Austin
-Started a computer company with $1,000
-Company became known as Dell Computers
-Became a Billion Dollar company that still operates today
Michael Dell
Steve Jobs
Elon Musk
Bill Gates
Which person made major strides in the Texas Medical industry and what did they do?
Roger Miller, helped pioneer the Texas Brain Institute
Michael Dell; help create Dell Technologies
Denton Cooley; helped found the Texas Heart Institute
Elon Musk, helped create Tesla and SpaceX
Why do we study cultural and geographical patterns?
to make better decisions in the future and avoid potential mistakes
to better understand how humans interact with world around them
all answers are correct
to make general predictions about the future by recognizing trends
Form of alternative energy that uses tall turbines that generate power when they are turned...
Wind Energy
Nuclear Energy
Fuel Energy
Solar Energy
How does alternative energy compare to energy derived from coal and fossil fuels?
Alternative energy is clean and renewable and coal and fossil fuels are not.
Alternative energy is non-renewable and oil and fossil fuels are renewable
Alternative energy takes longer to harness
Alternative energy isn't yet possible
What was the intention of the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA?
Increase trade between the United States and European countries
Allows North American countries to increase trade with South American countries.
Allows people to freely come and go between Canada, Mexico, and the United States without identification.
Increase trade between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Which form of alternative energy is most common according to the chart above?
Wind energy
hydropower
geothermal energy
solar energy
Which of the following forms of alternative energy harnesses the power of the sun and converts it into useable energy?
Wind Energy
Geothermal Energy
Solar Energy
Star Energy
What innovative program is headquartered in Houston, Texas?
NASA
Houston Rockets
Tesla
Dell Technologies
Which political party has dominated Modern Texas since the early 2000s?
Republicans
Democrats
Libertarian
The Green Party
What was the only father/son duo from Texas to both hold Presidential office?
Donald Trump
and
Donald Trump Jr.
John Adams
and
John Quincy Adams
Theodore Roosevelt
and
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George H. W. Bush
and
George W. Bush
The Johnson Space Center is best known for...
Medical innovations
Developed programs for space exploration
Military research
Making computer chips
What city is the largest in Texas and home to the Johnson Space Center and largest medical center in the world?
Dallas
San Antonio
Houston
Austin
Which coastal city in the mid 1800s became the largest city in Texas?
San Antonio
South Padre
Galveston
The immigration of which group of people gave shape to the unique culture of Texas during the mid 1800s?
Mexicans
Americans
Europeans
What's a reason why people immigrated to the United States as well as Texas?
Variety of foods
Cheap land
Freedom to explore
What's a reason why people immigrated to the United States as well as Texas?
Cheap Housing
Expensive land
Economic opportunity
What's a major reason why many young people immigrated to the United States as well as Texas?
Sense of Adventure
Theme Parks
To be an individual
True or False: The Texas Homestead Law allowed settlers the ability to get land by living on and improving it:
True
False
What does "GTT" stand for?
Gateway to Texas
Gone to Tortuga
Gone to Texas
Which region of the United states, North or South, did most Americans migrate to Texas:
The South
The North
What was the negative social factor that determined the reason why many African Americans came to Texas during the mid 1800s?
The issue of Slavery
Texas Real Estate
The discovery of oil
Which cultural group brought African American slaves with them when they migrated to Texas?
Mexicans
Germans
Southern Anglo-Americans
What is the name given to the stretch of towns settled by the Germans in Texas?
The German Strand
The German Belt
The Green Belt
What did many Germans do in an effort to get more family & friends to come to Texas?
Wrote letters home
Printed stories in the Newspaper
Emailed family members & friends
Which significant event in history brought many Irish immigrants to the United States and places like Texas?
The Irish Revolution
The Great People's Strike of 1868
The Great Potato Famine
Created for economic reasons, this was the most successful French colonization project in Texas:
Fort St. Louis
Galveston Island
Castroville
Which group of Europeans settled mainly in Fayette County?
Germans
Czechs
French
Which group of European immigrants founded the community of Panna Maria?
Polish
Irish
French
Which immigrant group came to Texas in the 1870's and worked on building railroads?
Chinese
Swedes
Italians
The word "rural" means:
city - populated
country - low populated
urban area
The word "urban" means:
city
country
legend
One factor for the number of people (many of them young) who migrated or immigrated to Texas in the 1800s came:
Because they wanted to work on American Railroads
Because they had: A Sense of Adventure
Because the New World was different
Because they had:
A Sense of Humor
Bratwurst - Polka - Kindergarten - Fredericksburg & New Braunfels - Hill Country
Irish Influence
German Influence
French Influence
Czech Influence
