Age of Oil

Front

What caused the population "boom" in Beaumont, Texas? Population grew from 10,000 to 50,000 within a year.

Back

Discovery of oil on a hill called Spindletop.

Front

Oil was referred to as _________________________ since it had the power to make overnight millionaires.

Back

Black Gold

Front

Which of the following items below is not a product of oil?

Back

Front

Which region contains a significant amount of oil wells compared to the others? Options: North Central Plains, Coastal Plains, Mountain and Basins, Great Plains

Back

Coastal Plains

Front

What nickname was given to towns that were created quickly due to the rush of people towards successful oil fields in Texas?

Back

boom towns

Front

In what year did oil drillers discover the first major oil field in Texas?

Back

1901

Front

Who is the self taught geologist who invested his money in hiring the Hamel brothers and discovered oil at Spindletop?

Back

Patillo Higgins

Front

Where was the first major Oil discovery in Texas?

Back

Spindle top

Front

What year was Oil discovered at Spindle top?

Back

1901

Front

Oil led to an increase in what in Texas?

Back

Population, Cities, Jobs