I was an African American Navy cook who was awarded the Navy Cross for bravery at Pearl Harbor. I continued to fight in the war until my death, and later had a Navy Destroyer named in my honor. Who am I?
Doris Miller
100
I was the single most decorated soldier in US History, including the Medal of Honor. After I retired from the military, I became an actor. Who am I?
Audie Murphy
100
What are AT LEAST TWO examples of how everyday lives of Texans were changed by the Dust Bowl?
1/3 of Texas farmers left the state,
Shift from farms to cities (urbanization),
Smaller amount of farmland,
Health problems due to dust
100
How did new Deal programs like the CCC, WPA, and NYA change life of Texans during the Great Depression?
These organizations were focused around creating jobs to put unemployed Texans back to work
100
What international conflict brought jobs back to Texas in the 1940s?
World War II
200
I was the Director of The Women's Army Corps (WAC), which was established in 1942. While I was director, 100,000 women enlisted in the Army. Who am I?
Oveta Culp Hobby
200
I was the Vice President under FDR during his first two terms in office. I also served as the Speaker of the House for the US House of Representatives, and I also served in the Texas state House of Representatives. Who am I?
John Nance Garner
200
How did the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) help to change agriculture in Texas?
The AAA paid farmers to grow smaller amounts of crops to increase demand of those crops and help rebound the industry. THE FARMERS WOULD BE TAUGHT NEW FARMING TECHNIQUES LIKE PLANTING TREES AND VEGETATION TO DECREASE EROSION.
200
What event marked the start of the Great Depression and what is that date referred to as today?
Black Tuesday (October 29, 1929)
200
What types of jobs were brought back to Texas (or grew) during WWII?
Economic boom brought new industries to Texas, the government installed military bases and POW camps, oil production would increase, farmers would grow more crops to meet the worldwide demand
300
I served in the Texas House of Representatives, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and supported Roosevelt's New Deal . Who am I?
Sam Rayburn
300
I was the Supreme Allied Commander of all Allied Forces during the European Campaign of WWII. I will later become President of the United States as serve two terms in the 1950s. Who am I?
Dwight D Eisenhower
300
In what year did World War II start?
(NOT when the US joined, when did it start)
1939 (German invasion of Poland)
300
Put the following events in the correct order:
Dust Bowl
World war II
Great Depression
New Deal
Great Depression (1929 - 1945)
New Deal (1933 - )
Dust Bowl (1935 - )
World War II (1939 - 1945)
300
Why did the United States government chose Texas as a sight for many of its military installations?
There is plentiful, cheap land and a moderate climate
400
I was Commander of the US Navy Pacific Fleet during WWII. One of the US Navy's Super Carriers is named in my honor. Who am I?
Chester Nimitz
400
I was the leader of Germany before and during WWII. I wanted to expand my countries territory and eventually allied with Italy and Japan to form the Axis Powers during WWII. Who am I?
Adolf Hitler
400
How do changes in supply and demand impact the cost of products?
High demand and low supply = high prices
Low demand and high supply (surplus) = low prices
400
What could be one reason that Texans did not feel the effects of the Great Depression as soon as other parts of the country?
Because Texas' agricultural economy was already struggling
400
What are AT LEAST THREE economic effects that World War II had on Texas?
Rationing of food and supplies,
Growth of new industries,
Created new jobs for women,
Citizens grew their own food.
Citizens bought war bonds
500
I was the fascist leader of Italy before and during WWII. I allied with Germany and Japan to form the Axis Powers during WWII. Who am I?
Benito Mussolini
500
I was General of the Japanese military before and during WWII. I would lead my country to become allies with Germany and Italy during WWII and form the Axis Powers. Who am I?
General Tojo
500
What does bias mean?
Bias is having a firm belief on one-side of an controversial issue or the attempt to sway someone’s thinking to one side of an issue.
500
What countries made up the Allied Powers and the Axis powers during WWII?
Allied - USA, USSR, Great Britain, France
Axis - Germany, Italy, Japan
500
On what date did Japan attack Pearl Harbor, leading Presidnet Roosevelt to declare war the next day?
December 7, 1941
(A DATE WHICH WILL LIVE IN INFAMY)