This was the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history and it occurred in Texas. *
1 point
the Dust Bowl
Black Sunday
The Galveston Hurricane
Waco Tornado
In the early 1900s, oil became very important to the Texas economy, and joined cotton and lumber as the most important industries in Texas. *
1 point
True
False
First Name *
What had the greatest influence on the growth of cotton as the largest cash crop in early 1900 Texas? *
1 point
the Dust Bowl
better technology
lower demand
the Great Depression
Teacher *
At the beginning of WWI, the United States (and Texas) wanted to stay neutral and not get involved in the war. *
1 point
True
False
The Dust Bowl was caused by both human error and environmental factors. Choose the human errors below. (3 points) *
3 points
Used gas-powered tractor to overplow the land
Planted crops that were not well-suited for that part of Texas
Drought that lasted a very long time
Overgrazed cattle on the land that was already damaged
Which two groups were left behind and trapped in a cycle of debt during the 1920s decade of prosperity in Texas? (2 points) *
2 points
oil workers
urban dwellers
tenant farmers
sharecroppers
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