history Flashcards
How many Texans fought during WWI?
200,000
What were the 3 causes of the Dust Bowl?
Loss of short grass on the prairie, machines, drought
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance during WWI?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Which countries were part of the Allies during WWI?
Great Britain, France, Russia
What was the name of the civil rights organization put in order by Mexican Americans?
League of United Latin American Citizens
What was the name of the civil rights organization that provided a way for African Americans to be politically active?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
What was the name of the organization of farmers that was created to address their economic and social concerns?
Grange
What were the years of WWI?
1914-1918
What did some women do during WWI?
Many entered the workforce to develop and manufacture products
Who made their fortune by inventing the rotary drill bit?
Howard Hughes Sr.
Which era in Texas history is associated with the CCC — Civilian Conservation Corps?
Age of Oil
List 3 economic factors that led to the urbanization of Texas:
Migration for urban jobs, expansion of railroads, emergence of the oil industry
Nearness to the Gulf of Mexico and a large ship channel, nearness to oil fields in East Texas, and having mostly warm weather year round describe what major Texas city?
Houston
During World War I, the Germans asked Mexico to join them in fighting the United States. In return for Mexico’s participation, the victorious Germans would have given what to Mexico?
The southwestern United States, Land that was lost after the US-Mexican War
What happened to farms during the Dust Bowl?
Crops were destroyed, Farms were lost to banks
What did the city of Galveston construct to help prevent damage from future storms?
Seawall
What is the natural boundary between Texas and Mexico that led to the development of Texas?
Rio Grande
Shellfish, crude oil, and natural gas can all be found in which fast growing physical region of Texas?
Gulf Coastal Plains
List 3 characteristics of Sam Rayburn:
Long serving US Congressman, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Supporter of FDR’s Neal Deal Programs
Who served as vice president under Franklin Roosevelt?
John “Cactus Jack” Nance Garner
Which president came up with the “New Deal”?
Franklin. D. Roosevelt
What was the “New Deal”?
Variety of measures to fight the depression which provided hope to Americans
