Texas reservoirs (man-made lakes) were built to provide _____, electricity, and offer opportunity for ________.
What is "water for people" and "recreation"?
100
The development of this Texas city was influenced by the space industry and the invention of astroturf (Astrodome).
What is "Houston"?
100
It is what Texas and other states did to control soil erosion during the Dust Bowl days.
What is planting grass and trees?
100
Which event began first and which ended last?
A. New Deal
B. Dust Bowl
C. World War II
D. Great Depression
What is "D" AND "C"?
100
The Dust Bowl caused __________ hardship in Texas when agricultural _________ declined.
What is "economic" AND "profits"?
200
The growth of cities due to the aerospace industry occurred in this region of Texas.
What is "southeast" (Houston)?
200
The boom and bust cycle in the cotton industry, New _____ programs, the _____ Bowl drought, and high unemployment were all true of the __________________ .
What is "Deal" AND "Dust" AND "the Great Depression"?
200
It is what you call the practice of paying a little down for the price of stock, waiting for the price to rise, and then selling it to make a profit.
What is "buying stock on the margin"?
200
It was the relationship or connection during WWI of the following countries: Great Britain (England), USA, Soviet Union
Who were "the Allied Powers"?
200
He was the U.S. president who worked to pull the USA out of the Great Depression by reforming of the financial system, providing ways for our economy to recover, and offering relief for the unemployed and poor.
Who is "President Franklin Roosevelt"?
300
The New Deal Programs were an attempt by the government to help stabilize the American economy due to this event.
What is "the Great Depression"?
300
The discovery of ____, the expansion of the _____ for transportation, and increased industry all led to the urbanization of Texas.
What is "oil (petroleum)" and "railroad"?
300
This world-wide event helped the United States recover faster from the lasting effects of the Great Depression.
What is "World War II"?
300
This word means the controlling or prorating the amount of a particular item that can be used by an individual or individuals, usually due to shortages.
What is "rationing"?
300
Decreased buying (purchases), Dust Bowl drought conditions, and the collapse of the banking system all led to this catastrophic economic event.
What is "the Great Depression"?
400
Nazis:Germany Pearl Harbor bombing: _______
What is "Japan"?
400
It was the connection or relationship between these countries during WWI: Japan, Germany, Italy.
Who were "the Axis Powers"?
400
This Texan (nicknamed "Cactus Jack), served as vice-president under Franklin Roosevelt, he served in the Texas House of Representatives, and he served as the Speaker of the House for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Who is "John Nance Garner"?
400
It occurs when businesses produce more of a product than is needed, prices fall, and the company makes no profit. (It occurred in the cotton and oil/gas industries in the early 1900's.)Oil
What are "layoffs" and "going out of business (closing)"?
400
The Dust Bowl affected mostly the ________ half of Texas.
What is "northern"?
500
Due to the Dust Bowl days, production of this important agricultural product decreased in Texas.
What is "cotton"?
500
Texas ______ was affected by the Dust Bowl due to some farm families moved to better ______ conditions in California and other areas.
What is "society" AND "farming"?
500
Economic effects of WWII on Texas included ______ joining the workforce, a _______ economy, and food ________.
What is "women" AND "growing" AND "rationing"?
500
Abundant land and a mild climate led to the construction of many of these during WWII.
What are "military bases"?
500
Many people, including Texans, were employed by the government to build parks, bridges, roads, and schools due to the Great Depression as a result of this program.