The Impact of WWII on Life in Texas

Discover how WWII reshaped Texas: farms to cities, new jobs, and opportunities for all.

Read each statement and decide if the statement describes Texas before WWII or after WWII. Then, click on the statement to place it under the correct column. Just in case you wanted to watch or read anything again before completing the assignment, some of the resources from this week's lessons are included below. Texas Before WWII Most Texans lived in farms or small towns. Most women worked at home or on the farm. Few opportunities for minorities. Texas was known for its cowboys and agriculture. Texas After WWII Texans left their farms to live in large cities. Women worked in the factories. Texas was known for its industry. Minorities were provided opportunities in the military and business. World War II on the Texas Home Front While watching the video, pay attention to how Texas is described before and after the war. Studies Weekly While listening the article, pay attention to how Texas is described before and after the war. Studies Weekly Article - Post WWII Patterns of Settlement in Texas Copy of World War II and Texas PowerPoint.pptx While reading to the PowerPoint presentation, pay attention to how Texas is described before the war and after the war. World War II and Texas PowerPoint Send a video. Not a thousand words. While listening the Presentation, pay attention to how Texas is described before and after the war.