WWI & 1920s
What were the 1920s known as?
Roaring Twenties
-->Bonus: What were we experiencing during this time?
What major event began the Great Depression?
Stock Market Crash
--> Bonus: What year did it crash?
What natural conditioned caused the Dust Bowl?
Drought, dust storms and strong winds
--> Bonus: What man made actions caused the Dust Bowl?
Name 2 causes of WWII
Conflict between nations, expansion of powers, rise of dictators, Treaty of Versailles
-->Bonus: What started WWII? What year?
How did Texans change due to WWI? (3 things)
They built military bases, women entered the workforce, and there was an oil boom due to industry growth.
-->Bonus: What did women entering the workforce lead to?
What were the two causes of the Great Depression?
Overproduction & Stock Speculation
--> Bonus:What did this lead to?
How did the Dust Bowl affect Texas farmers?
Lost crops, land, and income
Name ways Texans supported the war effort
Hint: What roles did they have
As: soldiers, factory workers, nurses, etc...
How did women's role change during WWI?
Women entered the workforce
How did Texas leaders respond to the Great Depression?
Provided relief through programs, jobs, food and money
--> Bonus: Name a relief program
What actions were taken to prevent future Dust Bowl damage?
Soil conservation programs and better farming practices
--> Bonus: What program helped
How did WWII impact Texas economically?
Job growth & industry expansion
--> Bonus: What did it help take Texas out of?
How did WWI impact the Texas economy overall?
It created jobs, increased industry, and boosted economic growth
Describe one social or economic effect of the Great Depression in Texas.
(Hint: everyone was.........)
Unemployment, poverty, homelessness
--> Bonus: How high was unemployment?
What were the goals of the New Deal?
Relief, Recovery, Reform
--> Bonus: What were two programs that helped in Texas?
Explain one political, social, and economic impact of WWII on Texas
Increased in federal power/stronger military, new roles for women/minorities, economic growth/rise of industries
Credit; Buying stocks on credit with the belief the stock is alwayd going to go up
Why was Texas not as severely affected by the Great Depression?
Oil and agriculture helped support the economy
Who were the 2 Texas leaders involved in the New Deal and what was their role?
John Nance Garner (Vice-President) & Sam Rayburn (Leader of the House of Representatives)
--Bonus: Who was the president?
Who were the Axis powers? Who were the allied powers?
Axis Powers: Germany, Italy & Japan
Allied Powers: United States, Great Britain & Russia
--> Bonus: What caused the U.S. to join the war? When did they join?