Texas History Quiz

Reports of the discovery of oil at Spindletop would have first appeared in what year?

• 1900

• 1901

• 1914

• 1920

How did supply and demand affect the economy of Texas during the 1930s?

• Overproduction led to price decreases.

• Underproduction led to price increases.

• Increased demand for products led to a loss of jobs.

• Supply of products decreased, causing higher prices.

In Fort Worth, Texas, there is a road named Camp Bowie. What is the likely source of its name?

• It is named after an old Indian fort from the frontier days.

• It is named after a famous hero of the Alamo.

• It is named after a former military post set up during the First World War.

• It is named after the first oil well to become a gusher in Texas.

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

• James Hogg

• Jay McCallum

• Dan Moody

• Howard Hughes, Sr.

Which industry was most affected by the contributions of Howard Hughes, Sr.?

• Agriculture

• Communication

• Petroleum

• Transportation

What was the purpose of the 1903 construction project?

• To create a cheaper supply of power

• To provide new recreational facilities

• To connect the island with the mainland

• To protect from flooding by hurricanes

Urbanization of Texas resulted in an increase in jobs in —

• oil fields

• cattle ranching

• service-related fields

• the agricultural sector

Which conclusion is best supported by information in the timeline above?

• Technological innovation helped to expand the oil industry in Texas.

• The mass production of automobiles led to the discovery of oil in Texas.

• Oil was first discovered in Texas using new innovations like a rotary drill bit.

• Wealthy oilmen used their profits to invent new types of oil drilling equipment.

The expansion of the railroad system throughout Texas in the early twentieth century resulted in the growth of —

• mass transit systems in Texas cities

• the number of female railroad conductors

• urban centers such as Dallas and Houston

• coal mining in Texas to supply the railroads

How did rapid industrial expansion change the distribution of population within Texas during the early 20th century?

• The population of cities expanded rapidly.

• Many people could travel easier across the state.

• Many people moved out of the state for job opportunities.

• The population of coastal cities rose while inland cities fell.