UIL social studies: Great and WWIIDepression

In January 1929, Texans were optimistic about the future, with a state population of __, representing a gain of more than one million people, or almost 25 percent.

5,824,715

The economy of Texas in 1929 was somewhat diversified despite being geared to one crop—__ is King.

Cotton

In East Texas, the Piney Woods accounted for a substantial __ industry.

lumber

In the lower Rio Grande valley, both truck and citrus farming proved extremely profitable due to the introduction of __.

irrigation

By the end of 1929, the New York Times industrial average plunged nearly forty points on __, marking the worst day in Wall Street history at that time.

Black Tuesday

President Hoover's reasoning for the collapse of the stock market focused on correcting the weaknesses within the __.

stock market

As Texans were optimistic, they believed the depression only affected __ 'gamblers' in the stock market.

moneyed

During the onset of the depression, city governments in Texas intervened by issuing __ for relief to assist the poor and desperate.

scrip

African Americans faced significant economic hardship during the depression, with earnings falling from __ in 1928 to a low of $874 in 1933.

$978

Mexican Americans found themselves targeted for __ due to the economic conditions during the depression.

deportation

During the depression, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) was formed to protect the rights of __ in Texas.

Mexican Americans

Despite facing discrimination, Black women made up only __ percent of WPA workers in Texas during the New Deal.

3

The Texas Centennial celebration in 1936 aimed to boost the economy despite the __.

depression

Farmers in Texas during the depression often experienced falling prices and rising __, leading to widespread hardships.

debts

In the 1930s, __ programs helped employ young Texans by constructing roads and recreational facilities.

New Deal

President Hoover was seen as a villain by Texans who began to mock his policies with terms like 'Hoovervilles' and 'Hoover hogs,' stemming from the __.

Great Depression

The O'Daniel campaign was characterized by a unique style, including music and campaigning on __ principles.

gospel

During his governorship, O'Daniel proposed a tax on business transactions, which the legislature __.

rejected

The __ Act aimed to provide unemployment compensation and aid for needy children as part of New Deal reforms.

National Social Security

After WWII began, O'Daniel resigned as governor in August 1941, resulting in __ becoming the new governor.

Coke Stevenson

The Democratic primary in 1932 was heavily influenced by the nomination of Franklin D. __ as president.

Roosevelt

In Texas, the New Deal brought __ funds for various public works projects and relief efforts during the depression.

federal

Due to the restructuring during the New Deal, many public facilities in Texas were modernized under the __ and WPA.

PWA