Texas During the Great Depression and World War II
1929-1950
The advancement of the industrial complexity of Texas and other states, led to great prosperity after the turn of the century. The 1920's roared and people lived well outside of their means. But after the Stock Market Crash in 1929, gloom sat on the horizon for nearly two decades as The Great Depression, the Dust Bowl and World War II, left many Americans disillusioned and with little hope that life would return to a more prosperous time.
Linked Educational Videos
How did leaders in Texas try to address the economic problems of the depression?
The Great Depression
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The "New Deal"
The Dust Bowl
Texas Involvement in World War II
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W.A.S.P. Museum
Sweetwater, Texas
Silent Wings Museum
Lubbock, TX
BIOGRAPHIES
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John Nance Garner
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Audie Murphy
Chester A. Nimitz
W. Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel
Miriam "Ma" Ferguson
Oveta Culp Hobby
Sam Rayburn
So, What's the story?
Skill Building Activities
Copy of 7thGradeBioCards.pdfBIO Cards
Peardeck- World War II Propaganda
Anchor Chart.docxCreate and Anchor chart for "Texas in World War II"
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