WWI and Dust Bowl

Question 1

During the 1920s, what happened to the price of cotton as production increased?

Answer 1

As cotton production increased, the price of cotton fell.

Question 2

What document caused the United States to join World War I? What did the document say?

Answer 2

The Zimmerman Telegram was sent from Germany to Mexico during World War I. It proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico by asking Mexico to invade the United States if war broke out between Germany and the U.S. In return Germany would help Mexico reconquer lost territory in the U.S. This telegram was intercepted and was one of the factors that led to the U.S. decision to enter WWI.

Question 3

What new technology now used widespread during WWI?

Answer 3

Airplanes

Question 4

How did the urbanization of Texas in the 1920s affect people’s way of life?

Answer 4

The urbanization of Texas caused more people to live in the cities than in rural areas.

Question 5

How did the Dust Bowl impact Texas?

Answer 5

Many farmers abandoned their land or lost their farms due to the drought. One third of the panhandle population left the area.