Economic Development & Urbanization in Texas

Where was oil in Texas first discovered?

• Panhandle

• Galveston

• Spindletop

• Houston

During the Great Depression, many people in Texas and the United States struggled because of—

• an oil boom

• a flu epidemic

• a costly war debt

• a high unemployment rate

Cleto Rodriguez's importance to World War II can BEST be understood by knowing that he was —

• raised in San Antonio

• awarded the Medal of Honor

• in the Army's 148th Infantry

• buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

One impact World War II had on the economy of the United States and Texas was that it helped end —

• the Jazz Age

• the Dust Bowl

• the Progressive Era

• the Great Depression

Spindletop is best known as the location of the first—

• cattle trail in Texas

• major oil gusher in Texas

• battle in the Texas Revolution

• capital of the Republic of Texas

What is an effect the oil industry had in Texas?

• Employment declined

• City populations grew

• Frontier wars increased

• Automobile use decreased

Which industry rapidly expanded as a result of Spindletop?

• Cotton farming

• Cattle ranching

• Oil and gas

• Microchip manufacturing

Which best explains Audie Murphy as a notable Texan?

• governor of Texas, fought in WWI, musician

• born in France, French movie star, author

• received medal of honor for bravery in WWII, actor, song writer

• received medals, U.S. president, fought in the Civil War

As the oil industry grew, the population of Texas moved toward—

• cities

• farms

• ranches

• colonies

How did the development of the oil and gas industry change life for people in Texas?

• created new jobs

• reduced city populations

• increased unemployment

• decreased automobile usage