Week 27 Social Studies Weekly

Where was oil discovered in Texas?

• Dallas

• Houston

• Spindle Top

What was a derrick used for?

• To drill for oil

• to lift the heavy pipes

• to store the oil

Who were the men that believed there was oil in Texas?

• Nate and his dad

• Lucas and Higgins

• Sam Houston

Why was Nate able to go to work with his dad?

• He was on break from school

• He was hired to work

• He was writing a story