Read the vocabulary terms below that define each category.


Political-relating to the government or the public affairs of a country.

Economic- branch of social science focused on the production,
distribution, and consumption of goods and services; the way people spend money, and the way people make money.

Geographical-Geography is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth and planets

Social-of or relating to people or society in general

2. Which 3 items describe the SOCIAL impact of WWII and Texas?

Impacts of WWII and Texas:

Congress passed a national draft law

Farmers grew lots of crops to feed the troops

People were required to ration their food and supplies

500,000 Texans—Anglos, African Americans, and Hispanics—moved from rural areas to job markets in nearby cities

The federal government created lots of military bases

Shoppers had to bring stamp books to buy items.

Women went to work to help the war effort ("Rosie the Riveter"

Big cities in Texas saw lots of growth

The federal government created the "WASPS" (women pilots)

Wartime industries grew in Texas

Families planted victory gardens

Mexican Americans that fought were determined to seek equality