America Story of US Episode 8

What natural resource was discovered in Texas in the early 20th century?

• Gold

• Oil

• Whale oil

• Coal

What was the name of the oil field the Hamill brothers were hired to drill?

• Gusher Hill

• Spindletop

• Black Gold

• Texas Reserve

What revolutionary technology did the Hamill brothers use for drilling?

• Explosives

• Steam engine

• Electric drill

• Hydraulic press

What substance did the Hamill brothers use to support the walls of the borehole?

• Oil

• Mud

• Water

• Concrete

What was the name of the car model introduced by Henry Ford in 1908?

• Model A

• Model B

• Model T

• Model X

What was the main advantage of Henry Ford's production line?

• High quality

• Customization

• Low cost

• Speed

What was the original name of the luxury development in Los Angeles that became known as Hollywood?

• Hollywoodland

• Hollywood Hills

• Hollywood Estates

• Hollywood Heights

Who was responsible for the construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct?

• Roscoe Sheller

• Busby Berkeley

• William Mulholland

• Henry Ford

What was the purpose of the Los Angeles Aqueduct?

• Irrigation

• Power generation

• Transportation

• Waste management

How did the completion of the Los Angeles Aqueduct impact the city's population?

• Doubled

• Remained the same

• Quadrupled

• Decreased