Flashcard on the History of Oil and Spindletop

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What event is highlighted in the history of oil?

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The oil gusher at Spindletop.

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What was the main product refined from the oil discovered by Edwin Drake?

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Kerosene.

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What is the significance of Spindletop in the history of oil?

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It marked the beginning of the oil industry in the United States.

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Who was the only person to respond to Higgins' ad for an investor in Spindletop?

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Anthony Lucas.

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Was Beaumont Texas a popular town before Spindletop?

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False.

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What year did the Spindletop oil gusher occur?

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1901.

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What was the impact of the Spindletop gusher on the oil industry?

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It led to a boom in oil production and exploration in the U.S.

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What type of oil was primarily produced at Spindletop?

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Crude oil.

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What did the discovery of oil at Spindletop lead to in terms of technology?

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Advancements in drilling technology.

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What was one of the first uses of oil discovered at Spindletop?

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Lighting and heating.