Unit 10 AT

What was one role of women during World War I?

• They served as soldiers on the front lines.

• They worked in factories and provided supplies.

• They became presidents of countries.

• They stopped working entirely.

How might the end of World War I slow down the national economy?

• By increasing the number of jobs

• By reducing the need for war supplies and jobs related to the war effort

• By making everyone rich

• By starting another war

Describe one way cities in Texas changed during the 1920s.

• They became smaller.

• They added new transportation systems like street cars.

• They stopped growing.

• They lost all their industries.

Explain why people were attracted to Texas cities in the 1920s.

• For better weather

• For jobs in transportation, oil and gas, and manufacturing

• For more farmland

• For fewer people

How did the end of World War I affect the workforce in the United States?

• It increased the number of soldiers.

• It led to fewer jobs as war-related industries slowed down.

• It made everyone work in agriculture.

• It had no effect on jobs.

What was the Zimmermann Telegram?

• A message proposing a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States

• A peace treaty between the U.S. and Germany

• A letter from Texas to the Allied forces

• A list of war supplies

About how many Texans fought in World War I?

• 200,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 500,000

How did Texans support the war effort on the home front?

• By purchasing liberty bonds and rationing food and supplies

• By moving to Europe

• By refusing to work

• By closing factories

Who took on new roles outside of the home during World War I in Texas?

• Women

• Children

• Elderly

• Soldiers

Why would Texans need to ration food and supplies during World War I?

• To reserve food and supplies for U.S. soldiers fighting overseas

• To save money for the state

• To increase exports

• To reduce waste