WW I & II
Why did World War I help the Texas economy?
Texas supplied oil, food, and materials for the war, which increased jobs and production.
The time frame of 1900-1929 is known as what era?
Progressive Era
Why was Spindletop important?
It helped Texas become more industrial and created jobs and city growth.
What event began the Great Depression?
Stock Market Crash of 1929
What did Buffalo Soldiers do on the Texas frontier?
They protected settlers and helped enforce government policies.
Why was Texas important during World War II?
Texas provided soldiers, oil, food, and manufactured goods.
What did the 18th Amendment do?
Banned alcohol, Prohibition
Beaumont, Texas
The 1920's are called the roaring 20's, why?
Everything was going well, they were having a roaring good time! Lots of growth socially, economically, etc
Why is Quanah Parker important?
He was an important Comanche leader who resisted settlers and later adapted to reservation life.
What side was the USA on during WW2?
Allied Powers
What did the 19th Amendment do?
It gave women the right to vote.
When was Spindletop discovered?
January 10, 1901.
What did New Deal programs do?
They created jobs and provided relief.
Why did settlers and American Indians have conflict during westward expansion?
They fought over land and resources because settlers moved onto Native lands.
What side was Germany on during WW2?
Axis Powers
What was the goal of the Populist Party?
It wanted to help farmers and fight unfair economic practices.
What is urbanization?
Urbanization is the growth of cities as more people move there.
What caused the Dust Bowl?
Drought and poor farming practices caused it.
How did barbed wire change Texas ranching?
It ended the open range by allowing landowners to fence their land.
What year did WWII End?
1945
Why is Miriam “Ma” Ferguson important?
She was the first female governor of Texas.
Why is Houston important to urbanization?
Houston grew because of shipping, oil, and industry.
What President created the New Deal?
How was tenant farming different from sharecropping?
Tenant farmers rented land and usually had a little more independence.