Unit 9: Age of Oil and Progressive Era Recap

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Which factor contributed most to the economic expansion of Texas in the late 19th century?

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Expansion of the railroads

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Sequence of events: Texas Annexation, Constitution Adopted, Discover of Oil at Spindletop

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Texas Annexation → Constitution Adopted → Discover of Oil at Spindletop

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What made Spindletop such a big deal in Texas history?

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The Texas petroleum industry began there.

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Which feature was shared by the Texas cities of Houston, Corpus Christi, and Beaumont?

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They grew as a result of the oil industry.

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Which of the following was not a consequence of the oil boom in Texas? A. growth of tourism, B. deep ports enlarged, C. new companies formed

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growth of tourism

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Where did Texas strike black gold for the very first time?

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Spindletop

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Which name was given to the men who helped develop Texas’s oil fields?

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wildcatters

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The first major economic boom in Texas caused by oil occurred during —

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early 1900s

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Reasons Texas became more urban: migration for urban jobs, expansion of railroads, emergence of industry, large population of older citizens. What’s the odd one out?

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large population of older citizens

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- polyvinyl used in raincoats - polyester and nylon fabrics - ethanol used in perfumes. These items are best associated with?

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by-products of the oil industry