Texas Oil Boom Quiz

Texas Oil Boom Quiz

7th Grade

8 Qs

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Texas Oil Boom Quiz

Texas Oil Boom Quiz

Assessment

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History

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial interest of Patillo Higgins that led to the Texas oil boom?

Baking better bricks

Farming better crops

Mining for gold

Building better roads

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Patillo Higgins travel to learn about the oil industry?

Pennsylvania

California

New York

Texas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Patillo Higgins realize about the geology of the Texas Gulf Coast?

It was perfect for farming

It was perfect for oil

It was perfect for mining

It was perfect for fishing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Patillo Higgins believe was under the mound named Spindletop?

Gold

Oil

Natural gas

Coal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Patillo Higgins named for his role in the Texas oil boom?

The Oil Baron

The Texas Legend

The Prophet of Spindletop

The King of Texas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did the Spindletop gusher first produce oil, marking the beginning of the Texas oil boom?

1899

1901

1905

1910

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company was formed by Patillo Higgins and others to drill at Spindletop?

Gladys City Oil, Gas, and Manufacturing Company

Texaco

Exxon

Gulf Oil Corporation

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge faced by drillers at Spindletop?

Extreme heat

Difficult terrain

Controlling the powerful oil gushers

Lack of water