Great Depression & Dust Bowl
What happened on Black Tuesday in 1929?
The stock market crashed
Why did the U.S. enter World War II?
Because of the attack on Pearl Harbor
What was the goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
To gain equal rights for all citizens regardless of race
What was the Cold War?
A period of political tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union
Why did businesses move to Texas after WWII?
Low taxes and cheap labor
What were two main causes of the Dust Bowl in Texas?
Drought and over-farming
What was one reason so many soldiers trained in Texas?
The warm climate and open land made it ideal for military bases
What Supreme Court case ended segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
What was the Space Race?
A competition between the U.S. and USSR to dominate space technology
What is one downside of the petrochemical industry in Texas?
Pollution and health problems
What made the Dust Bowl especially damaging for Texas?
It ruined farmland and worsened the economic crisis for rural Texan
How did Texas support the war effort on the home front?
It hosted military training camps and supplied soldiers and materials
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?
Banned segregation based on race, gender, or religion
What did JFK’s speech at Rice University promote?
A commitment to space exploration and landing a man on the moon
What was the Texas City Disaster?
An explosion in 1947 that killed over 500 people
How did the Dust Bowl affect the daily lives of Texans?
Dust storms destroyed crops, homes, and forced many families to migrate
What were internment camps used for during WWII?
To detain people suspected of enemy ties, especially Japanese Americans
Why is Martin Luther King Jr. remembered in Texas and beyond?
He was a national leader who promoted nonviolent protest for civil rights
Why was winning the Space Race important to the U.S.?
To prove technological and ideological superiority over the Soviet Union
Why was Texas attractive to petrochemical companies?
Cheap land and low regulation/tax environment
What was the purpose of New Deal programs like the CCC?
To create jobs through conservation and public works projects
Name one example of Texas’ role in WWII.
hosting training bases, producing oil, or providing soldiers
How did the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts impact Texas?
They helped end discrimination and protected voting rights for minorities
How did Texas contribute to the Space Race?
NASA built mission control near Houston with help from Texas leaders
What effect did the Cold War have on world politics?
It created global tension and forced nations to pick sides