The Oil Boom in Texas

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What event marked the beginning of the Oil Boom in Texas?

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The discovery of oil at Spindletop Hill.

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Fill in the blank: The gusher at Spindletop produced around ______ barrels of oil a day.

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100,000

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Which of the following was NOT a result of the oil boom in Texas?

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Decrease in job opportunities.

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What was one major impact of the oil boom on Texas's economy?

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It shaped the identity and economy of Texas for decades.

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Define 'oil boom'.

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A rapid increase in oil production and economic activity in a region.

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What infrastructure development was spurred by the oil boom in Texas?

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The building of railways and roads.

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How did the oil boom affect urbanization in Texas?

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It led to the growth of cities as people moved for jobs in the oil industry.

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What is Spindletop?

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A hill in Texas where oil was first discovered in 1901, marking the start of the oil boom.

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What industry developed as a result of the oil boom?

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The petroleum refining industry.

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What was one environmental impact of the oil boom in Texas?

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Oil spills and pollution in surrounding areas.