Age of Oil

which of the following is characteristic of the Age of Oil?

• Cattle Drives

• Urban Areas

• Decline of Jobs

• Decline of industry

Where was the first MAJOR discovery of oil in Texas?

• Wildcat Gorge

• Spindletop

• Top Dog

• Houston

What is name given to those in the oil industry looking for oil?

• mad dogs

• spitfires

• wildcatters

• super guys

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

• James Hogg

• Jay McCollum

• Dan Moody

• Howard Hughes

All of the following created a bust in the farming cycle EXCEPT

• insects

• drought

• higher crop prices

• lower equipment prices

The 1900 Galveston Hurricane is the worst national disaster in Texas history. In order to protect themselves from future storms, the people of Galveston

• evacuated the beach

• built a seawall

• created a canal system

• relocated the city

Texas obtains all of the following economics resources from the Gulf Coast region EXCEPT

• gold

• shellfish

• natural gas

• crude oil

Which definition best describes a "boom and bust" cycle?

• A period of great profits followed by a downward trend

• A period of poor profits followed by a large growth

• A period of high unemployment followed by growth

• A period of growth leading to higher employment

Which promise would a political candidate who supported the Progressive movement MOSY likely make?

• "I will work to pass laws that improve working conditions in factories.'"

• "I will help create jobs by encouraging less regulation on manufacturers."

• "I will use all of my power to execute the existing laws of the United States."

• "I will support the military, as guaranteed by the Constitution."

Which historical trend had the strongest influence on the social and political changes that led to the prohibition movement?

• segregation

• urbanization

• imperialism

• nationalism