WWII Flashcards
How was the stock market crash connected to the banks?
People frequently borrowed money from the banks to purchase stocks.
How did Hoover want to deal with the Great Depression?
He thought businesses should solve the crisis on their own and not have the government get involved.
How did Roosevelt want to deal with the Great Depression?
He thought the government should get involved and help solve the crisis.
What natural causes led to the Dust Bowl?
High temperatures, droughts, and strong windstorms.
How did Sam Raybum contribute to the New Deal Laws?
He helped pass Roosevelt’s reform laws.
What program from the New Deal still functions today?
Social Security.
What city was chosen to host the Texas Centennial and why?
Dallas because its business provided the most funding, which was $8M.
What issues led to WWII?
The Treaty of Versailles and the Great Depression.
What countries were part of the Allied Powers?
Great Britain, France, China, the United States, and the Soviet Union.
What countries were part of the Axis Powers?
Germany, Japan, and Italy.
Why was Pearl Harbor significant?
It led to the United States government declaring war on Japan, which led to its addition in WWII.
Who was Dorie Miller and why is he so significant to Pearl Harbor?
Dorie Miller was a sailor that manned an anti-aircraft turret with no training and shot down 4-6 Japanese bomber planes.
Why was Texas used as the United States army’s training grounds?
It had a favorable climate and wide, open spaces.
What was Randolph Field known as in WWII and where is it located?
Randolph Field in San Antonio, Texas, was known as the “West Point of the Air.”
How did Oveta Culp Hobby participate in the war?
She organized a corps of 200K women to serve noncombat roles in the military.
