WWI
Started with the Assassination of who?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What percent of the US was unemployed?
25%
Russia, the United States, France and Britain formed an alliance known as?
Allied Powers
Over 75,000 Texans served in World War II.
The most notable was, one of the most celebrated soldiers in U.S. history.
At age 19, he earned the Medal of Honor for valor
single‑handedly holding off a German company, and counterattacking while wounded and out of ammunition.
earned every major U.S. Army combat award, plus honors from France and Belgium.
Recognized as the most decorated soldier in American history.
After the war, he became a successful actor.
Died at age 46.
Audie Murphy
Women entered the workplace to replace men that were off fighting the war
Social
Sinking of what ship caused the U.S. to join the War Effort.
Lusitania
What did Franklin Roosevelt create to help provide economic relief for Americans?
The New Deal
What countries formed the Axis powers (the OPS)
Germany, Italy, and Japan
was a Texas politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1912–1961, totaling 25 terms.
Served as Speaker of the House for 17 years across three separate tenures – the longest‑serving Speaker in U.S. history.
During World War II, he helped secure funding for the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb.
Focused on passing laws that protected and supported everyday Americans.
Sam Rayburn
Many farmers migrated to California in search of agricultural opportunities
Geographic
The Zimmerman Telegraph was sent by Germany to Mexico promising them what if Mexico had joined Germany's cause?
The land lost in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
What ended The Great Depression?
WWII, World War 2, or DUB DUB TWO
What event caused the United States to join the War Effort?
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
was appointed Director of the newly created Women’s Army Corps (WAC).
The WAC was established to support the Army during manpower shortages in World War II.
worked to integrate the WAC into the U.S. military and helped create its Code of Conduct.
At the end of the war, she received the Distinguished Service Medal — the first woman in history to earn this honor.
Later served in President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s cabinet as the Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
Oveta Culp Hobby
The government created New Deal programs to help people and stimulate the economy
Political
What treaty ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
Caused the migration of people out West to California in search of agricultural jobs
The Dust Bowl
Why was Texas chosen for so many Military bases during WWII
Texas became a key military training center due to its open land and favorable climate
was a German Texan born in Fredericksburg, Texas.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed him Commander‑in‑Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Later became Commander‑in‑Chief of all Allied forces in the Pacific Ocean areas during World War II.
Played a crucial role in leading Allied operations against Japanese forces.
Represented the United States at Japan’s formal surrender, officially ending the war in the Pacific.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz
Due to dust storms and poor soil conservation, farmers faced economic hardships
Economic-
What restrictions did the Treaty of Versailles put on Germany?
massive military and economic restrictions
Began with the Stock Market crash on October 24, 1929, also known as?
Black Tuesday
What ended WWII
Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the U.S
was a native of Uvalde, Texas.
Began his career as a lawyer in Uvalde.
Served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, eventually becoming Speaker of the House (1931–1933).
Served as Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933–1941).
Played a key role in passing the New Deal, a series of government programs introduced by FDR.
John Nance Garner
Approximately 400,000 people, abandoned farms and moved westward in search of work
Economics