The Age of Oil

What term refers to "a period of great growth followed by sharp decline" which was seen in the oil industry in Texas.

• the "boom and bust" cycle
• the "high and low" cycle
• the "good and bad" cycle
• the "up and down" cycle

Which of these gives the best description for where a huge oil discovery was made in 1901?

• in southeast Texas, near the Louisiana border
• in the Texas "panhandle", close to Amarillo
• in west Texas, not too far from El Paso
• in far south Texas, where the Rio Grande reaches the gulf

Which region of Texas has the most oil fields?

• Coastal Plains
• North Central Plains
• Great Plains
• Mountains and Basins

What is one reason that the Galveston hurricane of 1900 was so devastating?

• the people of Galveston had no advance warning and no preparation
• the people of Galveston abandoned their homes in the days before the hurricane hit
• the government of Galveston was ineffective and couldn't handle what happened
• the walls that had been built weren't tall enough to withstand the hurricane

In the early 1900s, which of these industries had the BIGGEST impact on the Texas economy [creating many new jobs and increased income]?

• oil industry
• cattle industry
• railroad industry
• cotton industry

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

• "boom towns"
• "ghost towns"
• "oil towns"
• "rail towns"

In what year did oil drillers discover the first MAJOR oil field in Texas?  [It was found at Spindletop Field near Beaumont]

• 1901
• 1836
• 1865
• 1918

What women's issue does this cartoon best illustrate?

• women's voting rights
• women's health
• women's jobs
• women's equal pay

What was done in 1903 to protect Galveston Island from flooding caused by Hurricanes?

• Sand bars were dredged under water on the Coast of Galveston
• A hurricane warning system was installed in the city.
• A giant sea wall was constructed along side the Gulf beach.
• A new bridge was constructed to help emergency evacuation.

What is a characteristic of Texas during the "Age of Oil"?

• Decline of job opportunities.
• Decline of industrialization.
• Growth of urban areas.
• Growth of cattle drives.