Post-WWII Texas: Economy and Industries

What major industry in Texas experienced a boom after World War II?

• Technology

• Oil and Gas

• Agriculture

• Retail

Which city in Texas became known as a high-tech hub in the late 1900s?

• Houston

• Midland

• Austin

• Dallas

What is one of the major industries in Texas today?

• Coal Mining

• Textiles

• Energy

Who signed the law to build the Interstate Highway System in the 1950s?

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

Which highways had a significant impact on Texas's economy and way of life?

• Interstate 5, Interstate 15, Interstate 25

• Interstate 10, Interstate 35, Interstate 45

• Interstate 20, Interstate 30, Interstate 40

• Interstate 55, Interstate 65, Interstate 75

How did the Interstate Highway System affect the trucking industry?

• It slowed down the transportation of goods.

• It had no impact on the trucking industry.

• It helped the trucking industry grow quickly.

• It made trucking more expensive.

What industries benefited most from the Interstate Highway System in Texas?

• Agriculture and fishing

• Travel and tourism

• Mining and forestry

• Textile and manufacturing

What was one effect of the Interstate Highway System on residential living?

• It led to the growth of suburbs.

• It decreased the population in cities.

• It made city centers more crowded.

• It reduced the need for public transportation.

How did the Interstate Highway System impact Texas's economy?

• By supporting the trucking, tourism, travel, and housing industries.

• By reducing the number of businesses.

• By decreasing transportation options.

• By limiting access to city jobs.

What benefit did families experience by moving to suburbs due to the highway system?

• Quieter living with easy access to city jobs and shopping.

• Increased noise and traffic congestion.

• Higher cost of living.

• Limited access to city amenities.