Texas Cities
What is Del Rio's nickname?
The Queen City
What year did WW1 begin and end?
1914- 1918
What happened in the 1930s that severely impacted farming and agriculture?
a severe drought
What date did the US enter WW2
December 7,1941
What is my favorite subject?
History
What city has the most military bases in Texas?
San Antonio
What is something that Texas physically established to help the war effort?
military bases/ camps/ trainings
What was severely overproduced during this time that cause financial hardship?
oil
How many troops served from Texas?
750,000
800,000
200,000
750,000
What war did my grandfather and his brothers serve in?
WW2
What is the largest city in Texas?
Houston
How many Texans served in the war?
100,000
200,000
400,000
75,000
200,000
What was the cause of the Great Depression, besides weather?
the stock market crash of 1929
What happened to German- Texans during WW2?
They were discriminated against and some even held in prisoner of war camps.
What is my favorite color?
Green/ Purple
El Paso
What did the war bring out in Texans? (Hint: Something to be proud of)
Patriotism
What was the period in the 20s known as?
The Roaring 20s
Name the Axis powers
Germany, Japan, Italy, (Russia)
When is my birthday?
June 30th
What is considered the oldest city in Texas?
Nacogdoches
Texas was very worried for their safety when this information was discovered?
The Zimmerman Telegram
How long did the Great Depression last?
1929-1939
What supreme leader of the Allied powers was born in Texas?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Pick a number between 1-20
5