1. Geographic, Political, Economic and Social Effects of WWII On Texas.

2. Three facts about the impact of WWII on the geography of Texas.
Geographic Impact
Question:
Three facts about the impact of WWII on the geography of Texas.

3. Answer Texans planted “Victory Gardens”
Gas and Oil increased production
Military bases were built across Texas due to our mild climate.

4. Victory Garden Propaganda

5. Geographic Impact Cont.
Question:
What types of natural resources was Texas able to contribute to the war effort?
What were they used for?
Describe two…

6. Answer:
Lumber- built barracks
Oil – to fuel military vehicles

7. How did the population of Texas shift during WWII?
Question:
How did the population of Texas shift during WWII?

8. Answer:
People moved from the rural (country) to the urban (city) areas for job opportunities.

9. Question:
Why was the geography of Texas good for military use? Give two reasons:

10. Answer: Texas had a large amount of unused land
Climate was mild enough to build military installations.

11. Impact on Texas today
Those resources in demand during war time are major industries in Texas today.

12. Question: 3 facts about the political impact of WW II on Texas.

13. Answer: 12,000 women served in the military.
Texans occupied every rank and branch of the services.
Chester W. Nimitz was one of the 12 admirals from Texas.
12,000 women served in the military.

14. Question:
Who were people from Texas that held high ranking government or military positions during WWII? Describe two…

15. Answer:
Oveta Culp Hobby: organized the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps. (WAAC).
Gen. Dewight D.
Eisenhower: commander of allied forces in Europe.
Sam Rayburn – Speaker of the House (supported financial support for the war effort)

16. WAAC’s

17. WASPS or WAAF

18. WAVES

19. Question:
How many Texans served in the armed forces? How many casualties were from Texas?

20. 750,000 served in the armed forces Over 22,000 casualties
Answer:
750,000 served in the armed forces Over 22,000 casualties

21. Numerous Casualties

22. Question:
What types of military installations were located in Texas during World War II? Describe two….

23. Answer: Army base – Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas
Internment camps – (Latin Americans and California Japanese)- Kenedy, Texas

24. Impact on Texas Today
Political leaders from Texas still hold high ranking positions in the government and the military. Since WWII there have been three presidents from Texas: Lyndon B. Johnson, George Bush, and George W. Bush.

25. Lyndon B. Johnson
36th President

26. George Bush
Aviator in WWII
41st President

27. George W. Bush
43rd President

28. Social Impact Three facts about the social impact of World War II
on Texas.

29. Answer:
Women became more independent as they helped with the war effort in factories and in the military.
GI Bill – Provided free education and special loans for returning military.
Discrimination – African Americans and Mexican Americans experienced less discrimination in Europe and wanted the same equal treatment when they returned stateside.

30. Who were some Texans who were heroes during WWII and what did they do?
Question:
Who were some Texans who were heroes during WWII and what did they do?
Describe two…

31. Answer: Audie Murphy – Gen. Eisenhower – successfully ran the
the most decorated
soldier with 33 awards
and medals.
Famous Hollywood actor.
Gen. Eisenhower –
successfully ran the
entire campaign on
the European war front.
34th U.S. President.

32. Question:
What were ways that Texans changed their lifestyle to support the war effort?
Describe Four…

33. Answer:
Texans rationed their everyday goods like metals and certain foods like sugar.
Texans planted “Victory Gardens”
Purchased War Bonds
Women had to take on the role of head of household because their husbands went off to war.
Migration to urban areas

34. What were ways Texas Women supported the war effort?
Question:
What were ways Texas Women supported the war effort?
Describe two…

35. Answer: Women joined military units as WAAC’s, WAVES, and WASPS.
Worked in factories
and businesses.
“Rosie the Riveter”

36. Desegregated military.
Impact on Texas Today
Women and minorities
Serve in a
Desegregated military.

37. Minorities inWII

38. Three facts about the economic impact of World War II
Question:
Three facts about the economic impact of World War II
On Texas.

39. Answer:
Factories were built in Orange and Beaumont to build ships and airplanes.
The economy caused an increase in the Texas population.
The oil and gas industry grew during this time.

40. Texas change during World War II?
Question
How did jobs in
Texas change during World War II?

41. Answer:
They changed
from agriculture
to manufacturing.

42. support the war economically?
Question
How did Texans
support the war economically?

43. Answer:
Texas provided 80%
of the oil needed
to fight the war.

44. most significant during WWII?
Question:
What types of
Industries were the
most significant during WWII?

45. Answer Oil Industry Lumber Industry Construction Cotton
Women joined the workforce

46. Wartime industries are still important in Texas today; for example,
Impact on Texas today
Wartime industries are still important in Texas today; for example,
Oil and Lumber.

47. Additional information
Profit  -profit is the degree to which persons or organizations are better off financially at the end of a time period than they were at the beginning
Government regulation New Deal Programs during the Great Depression created jobs that put Texans to work.

48. Additional Information
Works Project Administration (WPA), Public Works Administration (PWA), and Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) put people to work building or improving public buildings such as schools, post offices, hospitals, coliseums, parks, swimming pools, and dams.

49. Additional Information
John Nance Garner ("Cactus Jack") Vice President for  Franklin Roosevelt ( ); Speaker of the House of Representatives ( )

50. Additional Information
Question, Why were so many military installations located in Texas?
Answer: Due to Fair climate, frequent clear skies, bountiful resources and a central location made Texas an ideal setting for wartime facilities