Chapter 23, Student Web Activities, Texas and Texans, Glencoe, 2003

Chapter 23: War and Peace
"Texans on the Home Front"

Introduction
About 750,000 Texans served in World War II. As you learned in Chapter 23, Texans on the home front anxiously waited for news about relatives and friends fighting overseas. Texans at home had to make sacrifices in other ways, too. In this activity, you will take a closer look at the impact of World War II on Texans at home.

Destination Title: Red River Authority—World War II

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Directions
Start at the Red River Authority’s feature about World War II.

Scroll down the page to read the text of the article.
Click on the hyperlinks to explore additional information.

After browsing through the site, answer the following questions.

1. What items were rationed during World War II? Why?

2. How did women’s lives change during the war?

3. Describe the impact of the war on the economy of Texas.

4. What demographic (population) changes did Texas experience because of the war?

5. Imagine that you are living on the home front during World War II. Write a letter to a relative or friend fighting overseas. Describe what your days are like and how your community has changed. What questions would you ask them about their experiences?