Dates/ Numbers
During WWII
Before WWII
After WWII
100
What percent of U.S. forces died out of all WWII deaths?
2%
100
What was one of Texas' major exports during WWII?
Oil/ Petroleum
100
What were the major busnessis prior to WWII?
Bison, cattle, cotton, timber and oil
100
What was a reason Texas was so successful during WWII?
It was a major oil provider.
200
How many women served in the armed forces?
12,000
200
Where was the first attack on the U.S.?
Pearl Harbor
200
How many people had a high school education prior to WWII?
40%
200
What was Texas's main economy after WWII?
Industrial
300
How many people served in the armed forces?
750,000
300
What was the name of the countries and group texas and the United States fought?
The Axis-Germany, Italy and Japan.
300
What kind of economy was Texas before WWII?
Agricultural/ Rural
300
How many Texans died?
22,000
400
What was the percentage of population growth?
33%
400
What was a reason for people to go to Texas during WWII?
Jobs or millitary training
400
How did texas respond to the first "cowardly Japanese attack"?
They responded enthusiastically to protect their country.
400
After the war what was the major agricultural product?
Cotton
500
What was the percentage of the U.S. army were Texans?
7%
500
What big event ended because of WWII?
Great Depresion
500
What did Texas want to do before the first attack?
To stay out of conflict with other countries.
500
Which of the following states after WWII was one of the U.S.' leading oil providers: Texas, Louisiana, or Alabama?
Texas
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