1. Ch.26
BOOM & BUST

2. Essential Question
What role should the Government have in the economy?

3. Section 1: The Transition to Peace
Main Ideas
Demobilization (end of military operations) following World War I slowed the Texas economy and caused labor unrest.
Texas made some progress toward protecting Texans’ civil rights in the post-World War I era.
Miriam A. “Ma” Ferguson was both a popular and a controversial governor.

4. created an economic boom as farms and factories increased production
Impact of World War I
created an economic boom as farms and factories increased production
led many Texans to move to cities for high-paying industry jobs
World War I ends;
Demobilization process begins
slowed the economy; led to wage cuts, layoffs, and more job competition
caused labor unrest and strikes

5. What were the economic effects of World War I on Texas?
On your own C-Notes answer:
What were the economic effects of World War I on Texas?

6. Section 2: Economic and Cultural Change
Main Ideas
Oil discoveries and production fueled economic growth in Texas in the 1920s.
Overproduction of cotton and poor weather conditions hurt Texas farmers after the war. (DUST BOWL)
The Jazz Age brought new forms of entertainment such as music and movies to Texans.

7. TEXAS FARMING, 1920s BOOM BUST
Farming began replacing ranching in the Panhandle.
Demobilization and the introduction of synthetics lowered demand for cotton.
Mechanization and new irrigation methods increased West Texas farm production.
Overproduction of cotton led to lower prices and lower profits.
Cost of operating farms rose.
Farmers expanded production during World War I.
Many farmers went into debt.

8. How did the boom-and-bust cycle affect Texas farmers?
On your own C-Notes answer:
How did the boom-and-bust cycle affect Texas farmers?

9. Section 3: The Great Depression
Main Ideas
The Great Depression was a time of great hardship for Texans.
The Texas oil industry suffered during the depression.
Many Texas farmers were forced to abandon their farms in the Dust Bowl.

10. DUST BOWL CAUSES EFFECTS
damage from cattle grazing on native grasses that held soil in place
damage from farmers planting wheat, which did not hold the soil in place as well as native grasses
drought, which left soil dry and loose
spring winds, which created dust clouds
EFFECTS
DUST
BOWL
ruined farm crops
caused the death of thousands of cattle
worsened economic hard times for farmers
resulted in one third of Panhandle farm families needing charity or relief
forced many farmers to take out crop loans

11. Section 4: Texas and the New Deal
Main Ideas
Many Texans served in government leadership positions and supported New Deal programs.
New Deal programs created jobs and provided financial aid to many Texans during the Great Depression.
Though life in the depression era was difficult, Texans enjoyed cultural activities and celebrated a centennial.

12. How Improved Life in Texas
New Deal Agency
How Improved Life in Texas
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
provided millions of dollars to assist Texans
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
for some 100,000 Texans, created jobs building and repairing bridges, dams, and roads for $30 a month
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
aided in the construction of dams along the Colorado River
National Youth Administration (NYA)
built highway rest stops throughout Texas
Rural Electrification Administration (REA)
helped Texas farmers gain electricity
Soil Conservation Service
taught farmers how to prevent erosion

13. What role should the Government have in the economy?
On your own C-Notes answer:
What role should the Government have in the economy?