Modifying the Environment
One way that Texans living in the Mountains and Basins region have to adapt to the environment is by —
irrigating crops
How did the development of the oil and gas industry in Texas affect factory work?
Factories began moving away from water and coal-powered machinery.
Avenger Airfield in Sweetwater, Texas became an important military base because it was where—
women pilots were trained
Which of these is a negative consequence of the oil industry in Texas?
The possibility of oil spills.
Building dams on the Colorado River in Texas modified the environment in order to —
control flooding along the river
Many farmers in North Texas move out of the state in response to what event
The Dust Bowl
How was the population of Texas changed because of the Second World War?
The state became more urbanized.
Cleto Rodriguez served as an American soldier in the Philippines during the Second World War. As a result of his bravery in battle, he was awarded the —
Congressional Medal of Honor
Which event directly contributed to a rapid increase in population along the Coastal Plains region of Texas in the early twentieth century?
Discovery of oil at Spindletop
One environmental consequence of population growth over the years in Texas has been —
a growing demand for water
To avoid having another Dust Bowl, farmers in Texas had to —
learn better ways to treat the soil
How did Texans support the war effort during the Second World War
By rationing food
Which accomplishment is Besie Coleman remembered for having done?
be the first female African American to get a pilot’s license
What evidence do you find that the downtown Kilgore area was known as the “World’s Richest Acre"?
Oil wells surrounded the downtown area.
One way that Texans have modified the environment in order to build new houses has been by —
cutting down trees to clear land
During the Great Depression, the New Deal reforms were made to...
Create jobs
What did the government hand out to keep track of what everyone bought and used during World War II
Rationing Books
Which Texas Second World War veteran received more medals and awards than any other combat soldier in history?
Audie Murphy
Which East Texas wildcatter is credited with starting the oil business in Texas?
Patillo Higgins