World War II
What two powers were in the War?
Allied Powers and Axis Powers
What is World War I also referred to?
The Great War
What year was the Dust Bowl?
1930
Was Galveston Hurricane the worst natural disaster in U.S. History? (true or false)
True
What was another name for the Dust Bowl?
The dirty thirties
What year was World War II?
1939
What year was World War I?
1914
-A series of severe winds and droughts
Around how many people will killed by the hurricane?
6,000-8,000 killed
What part/area did the Dust Bowl hit the hardest?
Panhandle
What is World War II?
a global war that included the majority of the world's countries, including all the great powers
What is World War I?
a conflict between the Triple Allies and Central Powers
Where was Dust Bowl?
Across American and Canadian prairies
What exact date did Galveston Hurricane happen?
September 8th, 1900
When was Pearl Harbor?
1942
Where was the war?
Europe, North Africa, and Pacific Islands
What were some social problems during the World War I?
Texans fought, women working, and wartime Culture
Why did the Dust Bowl happen?
Terrible timing and new innovations in farming led to over farming of the prairies.
Why was the Galveston Hurricane so deadly?
Poor communication and weather
What are 3 ways they communicated during the Galveston Hurricane?
Telegrams, newspapers, and in person
Who is an important Texan?
Audie Murphy
What are the countries involved in the war?
England, France, Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, & Turkey.
How many farming families migrated to California?
Over 100,000
What is an adaptation Galveston had to make after the hurricane?
The city lifted homes, sewers, water and gas lines, street car tracks, fire hydrants, and telephone/telegraph poles.
How long did World War I last?
4 years