Question

During WWII Texas was home to many POW and Internment camps, twice as many as any other state. Which of these was a major reason Texas was chosen for these camps?

A) Texas has the best government
B) The climate and landscape in Texas were the best fit
C) Texas still had slavery at this time
D) Texas was the highest bidder

Answer 1

B) The climate and landscape in Texas were the best fit
The state of Texas had landscape that were adaptable to the many races of POWs at the time. There was a mix of races from Japanese, German, Latin Americans and some native Americans. Texas provided a diverse landscape that was adaptable to all of these races.