Oil in Texas

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boomtown

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town that experiences sudden growth in population and business

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industry

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the production of goods or related services within an economy

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What year did the first successful oil well erupt, changing the Texas economy forever?

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1901

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What caused rural Texas towns to become boomtowns? Options: discovery of oil, discovery of railroads, cattle industry, Windmills

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discovery of oil

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which materials do we get from oil?

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gasoline, plastics, synthetic rubber, cosmetics

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The Oil boomed helped expand the

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Railway system

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What is a pipeline?

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A pipe used for transporting oil or gas over long distances.

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Which of the following led to the oil boom in Texas? The boom of Borger, Edwy Brown's well, The Lucas gusher (aka Spindletop), Gar run tractors

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The Lucas gusher (aka Spindletop)

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What did James Hogg create to address or regulate the oil industry? Options: Texas Farmers' Alliance, The Grange, The Texas Railroad Commission, LULAC

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The Texas Railroad Commission

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Which movement addressed or wanted reform for agricultural workers in Texas? Options: LULAC, Women Suffrage, Populist movement, Child Labor Laws

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Populist movement