Spindletop Test

Front

What year was oil discovered at Spindletop?

Back

1901

Front

What city is Spindletop located in?

Back

Beaumont

Front

Capping the oil at Spindletop went smoothly!

Back

FALSE

Front

Which gas that smells like rotten eggs came up through the well at Spindletop?

Back

Sulfur

Front

Who was the oil driller responsible for the discovery at Spindletop?

Back

Anthony Lucas

Front

What was the primary impact of the Spindletop discovery on the oil industry?

Back

It marked the beginning of the modern petroleum/oil industry.

Front

How long did the initial Spindletop gusher flow before being capped?

Back

9 days