geographic, political, economic and social effects of wwii on texas
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Geographic, Political, Economic and Social Effects of WWII On Texas. Geographic Impact. Question: Three facts about the impact of WWII on the geography of Texas. Answer. Texans planted “Victory Gardens” Gas and Oil increased production - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Geographic, Political, Economic and Social
Effects of WWIIOn Texas.
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Geographic Impact
Question: Three facts about the impact of WWII on the
geography of Texas.
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AnswerTexans planted “Victory Gardens”
Gas and Oil increased production
Military bases were built across Texas due to our mild climate.
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Victory Garden Propaganda
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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…
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Answer:Lumber- built barracks
Oil – to fuel military vehicles
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Question:
How did the population of
Texas shift during WWII?
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Answer:People moved from the
rural (country) to the urban (city) areas for job opportunities.
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Question:Why was the geography
of Texas good for military use?
Give two reasons:
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Answer:Texas had a large amount
of unused landClimate was mild enough
to build military installations.
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Impact on Texas today
Those resources in demand during war time are major industries in Texas today.
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Political impactQuestion:
3 facts about the political impact of WW II on Texas.
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Answer: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.
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Question:Who were people from
Texas that held high ranking government or
military positions during WWII? Describe two…
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Answer: Oveta Culp Hobby: organized the
Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps. (WAAC).
Gen. Dewight D. Eisenhower: commander of allied forces in Europe.
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WAAC’s
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WASPS or WAAF
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WAVES
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Question:How many Texans served
in the armed forces? How many casualties
were from Texas?
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Answer:Answer:750,000 served in the
armed forces
Over 22,000 casualties
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Numerous Casualties
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Question:Question:What types of military
installations were located in Texas during
World War II? Describe two….
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Answer:Army base – Fort Sam Houston,
San Antonio, Texas
Internment camps – (Latin Americans and California Japanese)- Kenedy, Texas
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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.
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Lyndon B. JohnsonLyndon B. Johnson36th President
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George BushGeorge BushAviator in WWII
41st President
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George W. Bush
43rd President
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Social ImpactThree facts about the social impact of World War II
on Texas.
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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.
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Question:Who were some Texans
who were heroes during WWII and what
did they do?Describe two…
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Answer:
Audie Murphy – the most decorated soldier with 33 awardsand medals. Famous Hollywood actor. Gen. Eisenhower – successfully ran the entire campaign on the European war front.34th U.S. President.
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Question:Question:What were ways that Texans changed their lifestyle to support the
war effort?Describe Four…
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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.
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Question:What were ways
Texas Women supported the war
effort?Describe two…
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Answer:Women joined
military units as WAAC’s, WAVES, and WASPS.
Worked in factories and businesses.
“Rosie the Riveter”
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Women and minoritiesServe in a
Desegregated military.
Impact on Texas TodayImpact on Texas Today
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Minorities inWIIMinorities inWII
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Economic Economic ImpactImpactQuestion:
Three facts about the economic impact of
World War II On Texas.
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Answer: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.
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QuestionQuestionHow did jobs in
Texas change during World War II?
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Answer:They changed
from agricultureto manufacturing.
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QuestionHow did Texans support the war
economically?
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AnswAnswer:er: Texas provided 80%
of the oil neededto fight the war.
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Question:What types of
Industries were the most significant during WWII?
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AnswerOil IndustryLumber IndustryConstruction
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Impact on Texas today
Wartime industries are still important in Texas
today; for example, Oil and Lumber.