World War I
What ended the Great Depression?
World War 2
How did WW2 affect the economy?
Ended the Great Depression
Who was James Hogg?
The governor that established the Texas Railroad Commision during the Progressive Era.
Why did the U.S. get involved in WW1?
Lusitania ship sinking and the Zimmerman Telegram
What was the Public Works Administration
Part of Roosevelt's New Deal Alphabet Agencies that funded projects to build schools, bridges, and dams.
What ended WW2?
Japan surrendering after U.S. bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
What is an important achievement that came from the Women's suffrage movement?
Women's right to vote
Why did WW2 bring the U.S. out of the Great Depression?
Increased the amount of economic opportunities
What was one sacrifice that Americans made to support the war effort during WW2?
Rationing of food
What social movement worked to pass the 18th amendment?
What caused the dust bowl?
Over farming, drought, and high winds
How did the Houston Ship Channel being built effect Houston?
It increased trade with other countries
What is a boom and bust cycle?
A period of great profits followed by a downturn trend in an industry.
The day that the stock market crashed (October 29, 1929) launched the start of______________.
The Great Depression
Why was Texas a favorable location for military bases during the war?
The mild climate
What is the 18th Amendment?
Made it illegal to make, distribute, or sell alcohol anywhere in the U.S.