Unit 7 Exam Review 2024-25

Front

What was one of the social effects of the discovery of oil in Texas?

Back

The growth of urban areas

Front

The discovery of oil brought what to the Texas cities of Beaumont, Breckenridge, and Longview?

Back

Many new employment opportunities

Front

With the innovation of steam power, which form of transportation was spreading quickly throughout Texas in the last 1800’s?

Back

railroads

Front

What is one fact of the devastating hurricane in Galveston that occurred on September 8, 1900?

Back

6000-8000 people were killed

Front

Which Houstonian invented the rotary drill bit revolutionizing the oil industry?

Back

Howard Hughes Sr.

Front

What protects the island of Galveston from tidal surges during a hurricane?

Back

Seawall

Front

What industry is responsible for the economic changes in East Texas during the early 1900's?

Back

Oil

Front

Why is Spindletop significant in Texas history?

Back

The Texas petroleum industry began there.

Front

Where was the largest discovery of oil in Texas in 1901?

Back

Spindletop

Front

After the Civil War, Texas became a leader in what economic activity? Options: Cotton, Ranching, Railroad, Fishing

Back

Ranching