Great Depressio & WWII in Texas

Many Texans moved to California during the

• Great Depression

• Dust Bowl

• World War II

• Texas Revolution

What happened to the number of unemployed workers in the U.S. during the Great Depression?

• Decreased

• Remained the same

• Increased

• Fluctuated significantly

The New Deal Programs were enacted by which president?

• Herbert Hoover

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

How did weather and climate contribute to the picture?

• Dry climate and high winds helped cause the Dust Bowl.

• Heavy rainfall and mild temperatures led to crop abundance.

• Cold winters and warm summers caused agricultural decline.

• Frequent storms and flooding improved soil fertility.

What was Sam Rayburn's position in the U.S. government during the Great Depression?

• Senate Majority Leader

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What was a reason for urban growth during World War II?

• Improvements in the oil industry

• Government increased taxes on farming

• The Dust Bowl

• Increase in industrial jobs

Which Texan proposed the creation of Farm to Market Roads and the Rural Electrification Agency?

• Sam Rayburn

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John Connally

• George H.W. Bush

What were some ways that farmers caused the Dust Bowl through their actions?

• Mechanized farming and over grazing by cattle

• Planting more trees to prevent erosion

• Using crop rotation to maintain soil health

• Increasing the use of organic fertilizers

What does this cartoon imply?

• The U.S. is winning the war.

• People need to buy more war bonds to help win the war.

• Hitler is on Mount Rushmore.

• Americans are lazy.

How did supply and demand affect the economy of Texas during the Great Depression?

• Overproduction led to price decreases

• Increased demand raised prices significantly

• Supply shortages caused economic growth

• Government intervention stabilized prices