How did Texas try to manage problems from the Dust Bowl?

planted trees and vegetation to stop erosion

How did supply and demand affect the economy of Texas during the 1930's?

overproduction led to price decreases

Why were so many military installations built in Texas during World War II?

Texas had a moderate climate and a lot of land

How did the Dust Bowl affect Texas?

some Texans moved to California

Which of the following is an impact of the Dust Bowl?

states outside of the Dust Bowl were affected

How did Texas benefit economically from their involvement in the Second World War?

natural resources were needed for the war effort

How did the New Deal change the lives of Texans?

thousands found employment with the government

How did overproduction of oil, gas and agriculture impact the Texas economy?

prices declined and economic growth slowed

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1
How did Texas try to manage problems from the Dust Bowl?
moved major agricultural production out of the Panhandle
stopped cattle drives through the Panhandle
planted trees and vegetation to stop erosion
built windmills to power water pumps
2
Who served under FDR during his first 2 terms in office?
John Nance Garner
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sam Rayburn
3
Who was the most decorated World War II soldier that went on to become a movie star?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John Nance Garner
Chester W. Nimitz
Audie Murphy
4
How did supply and demand affect the economy of Texas during the 1930's?
underproduction led to price increases
increased demand for products led to job losses
overproduction led to price decreases
supply of products fell causing higher prices
5
Why were so many military installations built in Texas during World War II?
several military generals were from Texas
Texas bases contributed to protecting the Panama Canal
Texas had a moderate climate and a lot of land
construction of the bases was cheaper
6
The Great Depression in Texas was especially damaging to agriculture because.....
the New Deal programs
introduction of rationing
a bust in cotton
a severe drought
7
How did the Dust Bowl affect Texas?
women began working in the fields more than before
children moved from factories to farms
minority groups gained legal protetcions
some Texans moved to California
8
Which of the following is an impact of the Dust Bowl?
states along the Pacific coast were damaged
land around the Dust Bowl is still a desert
temperatures went down
states outside of the Dust Bowl were affected
9
How did the Dust Bowl affect Texas economically?
many farms were lost to banks
demand for Texas crops declined
oil production in West Texas declined
employment in major cities increased
10
How did Texas benefit economically from their involvement in the Second World War?
Texas became wealthy serving as soldiers
rationing consumer goods stimulated business
internment camps brought in consumers
natural resources were needed for the war effort
11
Which event occurred first?
New Deal
Second World War
Great Depression
Dust Bowl
12
How did the New Deal change the lives of Texans?
additional funding was given to oil companies
thousands found employment with the government
cotton prices were fixed to help farmers
gas rationing helped reduce traffic
13
How did overproduction of oil, gas and agriculture impact the Texas economy?
increased production resulted in record profits
new workers were hired to meet demands
export markets expanded
prices declined and economic growth slowed
14
Which of the following resulted in industries in Texas?
the Dust Bowl
international conflict
the New Deal
an economic depression

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