Misc
When was WWII?
1939-1945
Who was the long term Speaker Of The House, promoted the New Deal, and reformed laws on how stocks are traded?
Same Rayburn
What were the causes of WWI?
MAIN
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
What sparked WWI?
The assassination of ArchDuke Franz Ferdinand
World War II changed the consumption habits of Texans and limited the use sugar, meat, rubber, and oil. This is known as?
Rationing
In Texas, oil prices fell and companies were forced to lay off their workers, leading to record high what?
unemployment
Who was from Killeen organized and led the Women's Army Corps (WAC), helping women serve in non-combat roles?
Oveta Culp Hobby
What strategy was used during WWI and WWII?
Isolationism
In the Panhandle, farmers struggled from the long period of drought which caused what?
The Dust Bowl
What was a major social impact for Texas after WWII?
Texas saw a population growth due to military bases and war time industries.
What did the stock market crash of 1929 contribute to?
The Great Depression
Who was from Fredericksburg, Texas, commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet and played a key role in naval battles against Japan?
Chester Nimitz
What was boat was sunk by the German-uboats?
Lusitania
Where did The Dust Bowl happen in Texas?
The Panhandle
During WWII what kind of economy did Texas move toward?
Industrialization
- VP of the United States
- Help get New Deal Legislation Passed
John Nance Garner
Audie Murphy is known for what?
He was the most decorated soldier of World War II
Why were Texans angry after the Zimmermann Telegram was published?
They learned that Germany wanted to help Mexico reconquer land that had been lost in the U.S.-Mexican War.
What was the greatest impact of The Dust Bowl?
Crops were destroyed and farms were lost.
In December of 1941, Japan launched an attack on the United States where?
Pearl Harbor
What major major group of programs was passed by FDR?
The New Deal
Who was born in Denison, Texas, served as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe and led the D-Day invasion of Normandy?
Dwight Eisenhower
What brought the U.S. into WWI?
The Zimmerman Telegram
What are some things that caused The Dust Bowl?
Drought, overproduction, and poor farming techniques
What event brought the US into WWII?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor