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