Unit 15
The Great Depression
World War II
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The Great Depression
World War II
World War II Veteran
We will explain the political, social, and economic impact of World War I (WW1), the Great Depression, and World War II (WWII) on Texas.
Specifics:
Legislative reforms (changes) were passed in the areas of labor, child labor, education, prisons, banking, and public safety. These reforms continue protecting Texans.
Most reforms ignored minorities.
Political impact:
Women’s suffrage
19th Amendment gave women the right to vote in the U.S..
The Texas Equal Suffrage Association supported and campaigned for the passage of this amendment.
Economic impact:
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Social impact:
Improved the standard of living in Texas.
U.S. Constitution
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law in the United States of America.
Written in 1789, it is our nation's first constitution; it is the national framework of the U.S. government.
BILL OF RIGHTS
The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
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