Texas WW1

How did World War I impact life in Texas?

• Many Texans joined the armed services

• There was no impact.

• Military camps in Texas trained servicemen and women.

• Both A and C

How did Texan agricultural products meet the needs of Americans during World War I?

• Ranchers gave cattle to meet the needs of Americans.

• The United States government purchased crops from Texas.

• There weren’t enough crops to meet the needs of Americans.

• Both A and B

The British intercepted a secret message headed to Mexico. It said that if Mexico had joined Germany in the war against the United States they could win back Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. What was the name of the secret message ?

• The Lusitania

• The Zimmermann Telegram

• Wilson's 14 Points

• The League of Nations

Where would the name Camp Bowie derive from?

• It is named after an old Indian fort from the frontier days

• It is named after a famous hero of the Alamo.

• It is named after a former military post set up during the First World War.

• It is named after the first oil well to become a gusher in Texas

What did Germany promise Mexico in the Zimmerman Telegram if Mexico would help Germany in WW1?

• The territories the US took from Mexico

• Beef cattle from Texas

• German citizenship to all Mexicans

• Free passage across the Atlantic for Mexicans

• C

What role did Texas play in the training of military personnel during World War I?

• Texas hosted several military training camps.

• Texas did not participate in military training.

• Texas only trained naval forces.

• Texas was a base for air force training only.

Which Texas city was home to one of the largest military training camps during World War I?

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Dallas

• Austin

How did World War I affect the economy of Texas?

• It boosted the economy due to increased demand for oil and agricultural products.

• It had no significant impact on the economy.

• It led to a recession due to decreased trade.

• It caused a decline in the cattle industry.

What was the primary purpose of Camp Logan in Houston during World War I?

• To serve as a training camp for soldiers.

• To act as a medical facility for wounded soldiers.

• To be a headquarters for military strategy planning.

• To serve as a naval base.

How did Texas contribute to the war effort in terms of natural resources?

• By providing oil and agricultural products.

• By supplying coal and steel.

• By exporting timber and fish.

• By mining gold and silver.