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Boom and Bust Cycle
To ban something, generally refers to the movement to ban the manafacture
A thick, oily substance found deep in the Earth, used as a fuel.
An economic pattern characterized by periods of economic growth and period
The right to vote
2
Planes were used for the first time during World War I as
helicopters
weather planes
bombers
drones
3
When did the Hurricane hit Galveston?
January 1900
November 1901
August 1902
September 1900
4
What was Galveston's economy built around?
Oil
Farming
Shipping
Ranching
5
Because of the oil industry in Texas...
there were no jobs
people didn't use cars
population grew
people died
6
How did the New Deal impact Texas?
created jobs to build roads and bridges
created an increase in poverty
created jobs to drill for oil
created unemployment
7
What best demonstrates boom and bust cycle of oil industry
More Whataburgers
Increased supply
Big population increase then a big decrease
Free Trade
8
How did the boom and bust cycle and farming contribute to the Dust Bowl?
Farmers planted less cotton and wheat to drive prices up.
Farmers planted more wheat, resulting in a drop in prices.
Farmers planted more wheat, resulting in loss of grasses.
Farmers planted more cotton, resulting in overproduction.
9
Economic impacts on the oil industry include jobs, boom and _______ cycle, and shortages of housing.
Results
Successful
Consistent
Bust
10
World War I was the first war between countries from several continents.
False
True
11
New Deal Programs helped Texas by doing what?
Growing more crops
Making the big companies even bigger
Putting many out of work
Providing jobs
12
Why were towns near oil fields called boomtowns?
The towns were not safe due to fire dangers
The towns grew quickly due to more jobs
An oil well blew up
The boom of the oil drills made a loud sound
13
FDR and the New Deal tried to solve the Great Depression by
creating a balanced budget
working with Hoover
increasing role of federal government
raising tariffs
14
What did the city build to protect the city?
Strong buildings
Seawall
Dome
a waterpark
15
What happened after the Texas oil boom?
People used less oil
People moved away from Texas
The population of Houston decreased
More people moved to Texas for oil work
16
The development of the radio in the early 20th century
made presidents rely heavily on the radio to get their policy goals through
played a major role in American economic development
wasn't as popular because they were unaffordable
made communications and information more accessible than ever to Americans
17
Dust Bowl took place in...
Mid-west region of US
North Africa
North-west region of US
Along shorelines.
18
Movies in the 1930s
became less important
were difficult for most people to see
provided a temporary escape
focused on the harshness of the Depression
19
What did propaganda try to do during World War I? (multiple answers)
Encourage men to enlist into the army.
Buy Liberty Bonds
Sit on their butt at home.
Make Americans hate the enemy
20
During both World War I and World War II, American women
Demanded equal pay for equal work in the private sector
Became isolated in their homes
Fought overseas
Entered factories to fill jobs left by men fighting abroad
21
During World War I and World War II employment opportunities for women and minorities
increased throughout the economy
were blocked by government
declined in factories in the Northeast
were limited to agricultural pursuits
22
FDR and the USA responded ot the Great Depression by forming the ________________.
Hoovervilles
Monroe Doctrine
New Deal
Warsaw Pact
23
A commission system was adopted in Galveston after the 1900 hurricane
to stop corruption
to rebuild the city without corruption
to build tent cities
to get bribes for politicians
24
Where is Galveston Island located?
Southern Texas
Western Texas
Northern Texas
Southeastern Texas
25
Why did the city of Galveston adopt the commission system of government?
Political machines were efficiently running city operations.
City government was unable to handle recovery efforts after a hurricane.
Political bosses wanted to control every department in the city.
City officials wanted to decrease city spending.
26
The invention of the automobile helped the Texas oil industry succeed in the early 20th century.
True
False
27
How did the development of the radio impact American Society?
allowed families to broadcast their lives.
quickly spread news and information
radios were required in every home.
replaced the television for entertainment
28
How did "boom and bust" affect farming?
Low demand for crops lowered prices
It went bust because citizens moved to urban areas
Farmers used oil for machines to manage crops(overproducing)
Machines slowed down the agriculture industry
29
Dorthea Lange's photographs...
Humanized Humans
Humanized her camera
Humanized Selfies
Humanized the Great Depression
30
What caused the Dust Bowl?
The people did not farm the land enough
Not enough people lived in that area
Too much rain caused flooding
A drought along with too much farming
31
Why was Texas was an ideal location for training troops during World War I?
Texans were used to battling Native Americans
Texas had a rich history of war with Mexico
Texas was not ideal for training troops
Texas had wide open spaces and connecting railroad networks
32
When did the discovery of Spindletop occur?
1920
1901
1914
1900
33
Who was Dorthea Lange?
Photographer who took pictures of orphanges & schools
Photographer who took pictures of the Superbowl halftime show
Photographer who took pictures of the Dustbowl & the struggles of farmers
Photographer who took pictures of bankers, business leaders & presidents
34
How did World War I impact the US economy?
US businesses made a lot of money
The war ended an economic depression in the US
The US entered an immediate economic depression
The war cost us too much money and we were in debt
35
The main focus of the temperance movement was to
promote equality between genders
prohibit consumption of alcohol
limit the influx of immigrants
promote equality between races
36
What were FDR's and Hoover's approach to the Great Depression
Hoover believed in little involvement, while FDR believed the opposite.
Both believed in involvement
Hoover believed in involvement, while FDR believed the opposite.
Both believed in little involvement
37
Which New Deal Program created jobs in construction, building roads and schools?
Social Security Act (SSA)
Fair Labor Standards Act
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
