Texas in the Great Depression and WWII Unit 10 Texas in the Great Depression and WWII

Create an illustrated timeline using the following dates 1929-The Stock Market Crashes 1929-1939- The Great Depression 1932-1941- Dust Bowl 1933-The New Deal 1939-1945- World War II

The Stock Market Crashes Make a Flow Chart Stock prices rose Americans overinvested in the stock market On “Black Tuesday”, investors panicked and tried to sell their stock Stock prices fell sharply Shares became worthless Stock Market Crashes

Do you think the stock market could crash today? http://youtu.be/VKAMxWwkGoE

Political, Economic, and Social Impact of the Great Depression

There are several definitions of depression. Hollow or low place on a surface low spirits or feeling of sadness A period of low economic activity and high unemployment What do all three definitions have in common? They all state that a depression is a low period or place of some sort.

Characteristics of the Great Depression Make a Bubble Chart New Deal Programs Dust Bowl drought Boom and bust in the cotton industry

Political Impact of the Great Depression New Deal programs to provide relief – Civil Conservation Corps (CCC), Public Works Administration (PWA), and Works Progress Administration (WPA) John Nance Garner from Uvalde, Texas was Vice President under Franklin Roosevelt (1933-1941)

Economic Impact of the Great Depression Texas agricultural industry suffered because of the Dust Bowl Funding for education and government services were severely cut Prices for food and other products fell Oil industry began to increase due to demand New Deal programs employed over 100,000 Texans, built and repaired bridges, dams, roads, and parks

Social Impact of the Great Depression North Texans migrated to California hoping for work. The social security system was established. Dust storms (Dust Bowl) swept through the Great Plains causing erosion, drought, and destruction of crops.

Dust Bowl Impact on Texas

Draw the Map of the Dust Bowl and Color the Areas Were states outside the dust bowl affected?

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Copy the Bubble Chart on Page 410 of your textbook. Causes of the Dust Bowl Copy the Bubble Chart on Page 410 of your textbook. Which two causes were natural? Which two could have been prevented by humans?

Impact of the Dust Bowl Political – New Deal programs developed methods to prevent erosion. Economic – Crop Prices dropped, farms were lost to the bank, and population decreased in the Panhandle as people moved. Social – Texans moved to California and other parts of the U.S., and new ways were implemented to prevent erosion.

Ways Texans Adapted to the Dust Bowl Make a Bubble Chart Soil Conservation- Texans planted trees and natural vegetation in the Texas Panhandle to prevent erosion. The result has been fewer sand storms and erosion of the land. Farming techniques were changed and the use of irrigation systems were developed. New Deal programs were created to prevent erosion.

Political, Economic, and Social Impact on Texas World War II Political, Economic, and Social Impact on Texas

What caused the United States to participate in WWII?

Political Impact Oveta Culp Hobby – Organized the Women’s Army Corps Admiral Chester W. Nimitz - commander of the Pacific fleet Dwight Eisenhower – Allied Commander 750,000 Texans served in the war Audie Murphy- most decorated soldier (most famous) of World War II, became a famous movie star. Many Texans received the Medal of Honor.

Economic Impact of WWII Improved Texas economy Oil and Gas Industry thrived Agriculture Cotton Lumber Women joined the workforce

Social Impact of WWII People sacrificed on the home front Rationing of foods and items Migration to urban areas Desire of minorities to be integrated because of their involvement in the war effort Over 22,000 Texans died in the war

Analyze and Interpret Answer the following questions on your own 3 minutes Then Think, Pair, and Share 3 minutes Why did the Dust Bowl affect the Panhandle more than other areas of Texas? 2. Why were so many military installations (bases) in Texas? Why was WWII considered an international conflict?

Used to describe the economy of Texas Economic Concepts Used to describe the economy of Texas

Economic Concepts (Cornell Notes) Free Enterprise System – Type of economy where people own and run their own businesses Supply and Demand – Supply is the amount of goods available and demand is the desire to own something and the ability to pay for it Profit – The degree to which persons or organizations are better off financially at the end of a time period Profit is the motivational force in a free enterprise system. Overproduction of agricultural products such as cotton and oil led to a drop in prices which led to a small or no profit. This caused many businesses to close during the Great Depression.

Economic Concepts Continued Government Regulation New Deal Programs during the Great Depression created jobs that put Texans to work. The WPA, PWA, and CCC, put people to work building or improving public works such as schools, post offices, hospitals, etc.