DA-5 Review Texas History Unit 8-9

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How did Texas Change after the discovery of Spindletop and the Oil Boom in Texas?

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The population became more urbanized and people took jobs in cities instead of agriculture in rural areas.

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What was a significant economic impact of the Spindletop oil discovery in Texas?

Back

It led to the establishment of numerous oil companies and refineries in the region.

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Which of the following was a social change in Texas after the oil boom?
- Increased investment in public education and infrastructure.
- Complete isolation from other states.
- Decrease in urban population as people moved to rural areas.
- Reduction in job opportunities in the cities.

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Increased investment in public education and infrastructure.

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How did the discovery of oil at Spindletop influence the industrial sector in Texas?

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It spurred the growth of the petrochemical industry.

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What year did Spindletop strike oil?

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1901

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What natural resource was discovered in Texas that led to the growth of cities in Texas?

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Oil

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A town that experiences sudden growth in population and business.

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Boomtown

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An economic cycle in which high demand leads to high output, which results in falling prices and hard times.

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Boom-and-Bust-Cycle

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A framework or tower that supports a drill over a deep hole.

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Derrick

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What century did Texas mainly have Booms in the Oil Industry?

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20th Century