Modern Texas
By: Giuliana Silvestri
World War 1
People
- Woodrow Wilson- Declared war on Germany
- Samuel M. Sampler- single-handedly knocked down a German machine gun position that had his unit pinned down; received the nation's highest military award
The United States in WW1
The United States was neutral at the beginning of the war. Then, as the war carried on, the Americans got angry at Germany for sinking British ships. When Germany sunk on of Americas ship with American citizens on it, America declared war. Texas played a important part in the war because it was offered to Mexico in exchange for aid to the United States. Texas also helped during the war by providing supplies and men. World War 1 ended with a strong anti-German feel in the United States. Many people were discriminating against German Americans and changed many German traditions to become more American.
Soldiers
The Americans marched into the war and united with some other countries to take down Germany.
Countries Involved
Britain, France, and Italy paired with Russia and many other countries to go up against Germany along with most of Central Europe in the war
Sunken Ship
The Americans were angered at Germany because they were sinking American and British ships.
The Great Depression
Herbert Hoover
- Herbert Hoover took office as president before Great Depression. He thought the depression won't last very long and that the federal government shouldn't get involved or help unemployed people.
Effects of the Great Depression
Franklin Roosevelt helped pull people out of the depression with his plan. The plan was to pay unemployed people to build things for the government such as the San Antonio boardwalk. Many programs, like the Public Works Administration and the Federal Emergency Relief Administration.The dust bowl was also a devastating event for Texans. The dieing of wheat and droughts caused wind storms to pick up loads of dirt to be picked up and carried around. This caused the suffocating of livestock and lung diseases. Tenant farmers and miners were also affected by the Great Depression because of the drop in price of crops and the dust bowls.
Stocks Crash
During the roaring 20s, many people invested their money in stocks. When the stocks crashed, many people lost almost all their money.
Jobless Men
Many people lost their jobs because of shortage of money.
Free Food
People would go to shops to get free food such as soups or coffee.
World War 2
People
- Hitler- was a "dictator" and took over a big portion of Europe by using violence and killing Jews
- Sailor Dorie Miller- African American who helped with combat when the Japanese attacked
Effects of World War 2 on Texas
Texas helped the United States in many ways. We supplied aid and soldiers to fight,including women, and shot at the Japanese when they bombed us. We also helped with supplies and medical aid for soldiers at war. Life changed on the home front for Texans during World War 2. People would have air-raid drills and people formed the United States Air Patrol, to stay on watch for any signs of attack. The government also set limits on how much of a product people could consume. The War ended when Hitler committed suicide. The people who took over Germany surrendered after that. People were joyed the war was over but devastated at how many lives they had lost, especially Jews.
Hitler
Hitler was a German who believed the Jews were worthless and started the Holocaust
Countries Involved
German Empire- Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Norway, and France(most after conquered by Germany)
Allies- United States, Britain, France, Canada, USSR, Australia, New Zealand, China, Brazil, and many more before conquered by the German forces
Air Attacks
The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan was the reason the United States joined the war. Also the new technology available made the war much more deadly.