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We Are Texas Chapter 9

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My World- Texas 4th Grade Social Studies

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1
During World War I, Texas with the rest of the country joined the allied powers to fight-
Mexico
Europe
Russia
Germany
2
What is the significance of Barbara Jordan?
She was an African American woman elected to US congress.
She was the first black senator since 1883.
All of these
She helped African Americans register to vote.
3
Which award did Cleto Rodriguez receive?
The Medal of Honor
None of these
The Purple Heart
The Gold Star
4
WWI impacted Texas in all of the following EXCEPT-
Texans joined the military.
People had more food to spare.
Many pilots trained in Texas.
Many people helped the government raise money.
5
The 1920's were called the Roaring Twenties because-
Many people lost jobs.
More people had jobs and money.
Businesses developed and grew.
World War 2 began.
6
What caused the growth of suburbs?
Less jobs
More cars
Expensive houses
New roads
7
What major event happened in 1929?
World War 2 began.
Oil was discovered
The stock market crashed.
Women were granted the right to vote.
8
Why were many jobs created in Texas during WW2?
Many men left to fight in the war.
Huge amounts of crops were needed to feed the military.
Jobs were not created, the unemployment number increased.
Workers were needed to make war supplies.
9
What caused the Dust Bowl?
Winds blew constantly
Heavy rains
The stock market crash
A drought
10
What caused the Unites States to join World War 2?
Germany attacked Poland
The sinking of the Lusitania
The attack of Pearl Harbor
11
In the early 1900's, Women were not allowed to vote.
false
true
12
How did the stock market crash affect Texas?
It didn't affect them at all.
Many Texans made more money.
Many Texans lost their jobs.