March 20th, 2025 Flashcards
Which president implemented the New Deal programs?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The New Deal was designed to address which major economic crisis?
The Great Depression
How did the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) impact Texas?
It created national parks and improved existing ones
Which New Deal program helped build many public buildings in Texas?
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
How did the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) change life in rural Texas?
It brought electricity to rural areas
Which Texas city benefited greatly from shipbuilding contracts during the New Deal era?
Houston
The New Deal’s Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) affected Texas farmers by:
Paying them to reduce crop production
Which natural disaster in Texas coincided with the early years of the New Deal?
The Dust Bowl
How did the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) indirectly benefit Texas?
It provided a model for the Lower Colorado River Authority
Which New Deal program provided jobs for young, unmarried men in Texas?
Civilian Conservation Corps
The New Deal’s National Youth Administration in Texas focused on:
Providing work and education for young people
How did the New Deal affect the oil industry in Texas?
It regulated oil production to stabilize prices
Which Texas politician was initially supportive of the New Deal but later became critical?
John Nance Garner
The Public Works Administration (PWA) in Texas primarily focused on:
Constructing large-scale public works projects
How did the New Deal’s Social Security program impact Texans?
It offered retirement benefits and unemployment insurance
Which New Deal program helped establish the Big Bend National Park in Texas?
Both a and b
The Farm Security Administration in Texas primarily:
Provided loans to small farmers
How did the New Deal affect labor rights in Texas?
It gave workers the right to form unions and bargain collectively
Which New Deal program helped document the lives of rural Texans through photography?
Farm Security Administration
The New Deal’s effect on Texas Native American tribes included:
Providing funds for economic development and land acquisition
How did Texas’s economy primarily change during World War II?
It became more industrialized and diverse
What was the main contribution of Texas oil to the war effort?
Fuel for military vehicles and aircraft
Which Texas city experienced the largest population growth due to wartime industry?
Houston
What was significant about women’s role in Texas during WWII?
They entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers
Which type of military installation expanded most rapidly in Texas during WWII?
Air bases
What was the purpose of the Bracero Program in Texas during WWII?
To provide agricultural workers from Mexico
How did Texas universities contribute to the war effort?
By providing military training and research
Which new industry became prominent in Texas during WWII?
Aircraft manufacturing
What impact did WWII have on Texas’s African American population?
Increased migration to urban areas and job opportunities
How did Texas farmers contribute to the war effort?
By increasing food production for troops and allies
What was the primary role of Texas ports during WWII?
Shipping military supplies and equipment
Which group of Texans faced internment during WWII?
German and Japanese Americans
How did Texas’s transportation infrastructure change during WWII?
Expanded highways and railroads
What was the main purpose of Texas POW camps during WWII?
Housing German prisoners
How did WWII affect Texas’s educational system?
Increased emphasis on technical training
What new skill sets did Texan women gain during WWII?
Industrial and mechanical skills
How did Texas’s military bases impact local economies?
Created jobs and boosted local businesses
What happened to Texas’s urbanization during WWII?
Accelerated significantly
How did WWII affect Texas’s relationship with the federal government?
Increased cooperation and federal funding
What long-term effect did WWII have on Texas’s economy?
Diversification and industrialization
