Age of Oil Review

When did the discovery of oil in Spindletop occur?

• 1900
• 1901
• 1914
• 1920

Who created the rotary drill bit and influenced the Petroleum (Oil) Industry?

• James Hogg
• Women of World War I
• Howard Hughes Sr.
• LULAC

How was Texas state government changed to address the growth of the oil industry?

• The Texas Surveyor's Office was established to locate oil deposits.

• The Texas Railroad Commission was established to regulate and control oil prices.

• The Texas Energy Conservation Office was established to regulate oil deposit claims and

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• The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was established to regulate oil industry pollution.

What generalization can be made from the timeline above?

• The beginning of the boom era was in the first half of the 20th century.

• Wars always increase sales of Texas oil.

• Americans only use Texas oil.

• Most major discoveries of oil have occurred during the second half of the 20th century.

Which Texan was elected governor with the support of groups like the Texas Farmers Union, Farmers' Alliance, and the Grange?

• James Hogg

• Jay McCallum

• Dan Moody

• Howard Hughes Sr.

Which goal was the original mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)?

• Support the rights of Spanish-speaking people

• Argue for new laws that improve factory conditions

• Campaign for the elimination of immigration quotas

• Improve relations with nations of Central and South America

How did the First World War change the lives of women in Texas?

• Many women entered the workforce.

• Women gained equal pay with men.

• Women began serving in combat in the military.

• Many universities accepted women for the first time.

In Fort Worth, Texas, there is a road named Camp Bowie. What is the likely source of this name?

• It is named after an old Indian fort from the frontier days.

• It is named after a famous hero of the Alamo.

• It is named after a former military post set up during the First World War.

• It is named after the first oil well to become a gusher in Texas.

Which generalization about Texas oil and natural gas deposits can be inferred from the data on the map?

• Most geographic areas of Texas have oil and gas deposits.

• Most oil and natural gas fields are just off the coast.

• Most oil and natural gas comes from deposits near the coast.

• West Texas is the primary area of oil and natural gas production.

Based on the data, in which area did the smallest percentage of population growth take place in Texas between 1900-1930?

• North

• South

• East

• West