March 6th, 2025 Flashcards
What major environmental disaster compounded the economic problems in Texas during the Great Depression?
The Dust Bowl
How did many Texas farmers respond to falling crop prices during the Great Depression?
They destroyed crops to create scarcity and raise prices
Which Texas industry actually experienced growth during the Great Depression?
Oil production
What was a major effect of the Great Depression on Texas cities?
Cities lost population as people moved to rural areas
How did Texas Governor Ross Sterling respond to falling oil prices in the early 1930s?
He ordered the National Guard to shut down oil fields
What was the ‘box car problem’ in Texas during the Great Depression?
Excess empty railroad cars
Which New Deal program had the biggest impact in Texas?
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
How did the Great Depression affect education in Texas?
Many schools closed or shortened their terms
What strategy did many Texas families use to survive during the Great Depression?
Combined resources with extended family members
Which group of Texans was particularly hard hit during the Great Depression?
Mexican American farm workers
How did World War I mainly affect Texas agriculture?
Farmers increased production to feed troops and allies
Which Texas city experienced significant growth due to military training camps during WWI?
San Antonio
What new opportunity became available to Texas women during World War I?
They could work in previously male-dominated jobs
How did World War I affect Texas’s oil industry?
Oil production increased to fuel the war effort
What was a major challenge faced by German Texans during World War I?
They faced discrimination and suspicion
How did World War I impact Texas’s economy overall?
It led to significant industrial growth
What new industry developed in Texas during World War I?
Shipbuilding along the Gulf Coast
How did World War I affect education in Texas?
German language classes were removed from many schools
What happened to cotton prices in Texas during World War I?
They increased dramatically
Which group faced increased job opportunities in Texas industries during WWI?
Mexican Americans
