The Dust Bowl
When did the Dust Bowl start?
1930
True or False:
The New Deal helped America more than president Roosevelt thought it would
False
What is rationing?
Limiting the amount of an item is used. This helped save supplies for the soldiers.
Who presented the New Deal
Franklin D Rooselvelt
Location of the Dust Bowl
Great Plains - Panhandle of Texas, parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Colorado
What was the cause of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash
Why were there so many military bases and supply plants built in Texas?
Texas had moderate climate and a lot of land
Which president was elected during the Great Depression and proposed "The New Deal"?
Franklin Roosevelt
What state was most affected by the Dust Bowl?
Texas
Why did banks close during the great depression?
People took all of their money out of banks and wouldn't pay back loans.
How was the economy of Texas affected by WWII?
Jobs were created, creating a boost in the economy. Also, new military bases and ammo plants were built to contribute to the war effort.
What president chose not to intervene in the economy's affairs during the stock market crash
Herbert Hoover
What were some economic effects of the Dust Bowl?
Many Texans lost farms, and jobs and became homeless.
What part of the "New Deal" helped Texans?
Construction programs building roads and bridges.
What is artwork or posters used to convey political viewpoints or ideas?
Propaganda
Who served FDR as vice president for his first two terms?
John Nance Garner
Causes of the Dust Bowl (3)
Bad farming techniques, long drought/heavy winds, over-grazing
Why was Texas hit so hard by the great depression?
Crop prices fell, which made thousands of Texans lose their jobs.
What major event occurred on December 7, 1941?
Bombing of Pearl harbor. This caused the US to enter WWII
What Propaganda Poster represents the women who worked in the factories and shipyards during World War II
Rosie the Riveter