Texas Urbanization

What was discovered in Texas during the 1900's that helped bring more change to Texas, gave more people opportunities to get a job, and made money easier to earn?

• cattle

• oil

• internet

• telephone

The Texas oil boom had great impact on Texas, which is NOT an impact the oil boom created?

• Urban cities had less people living there now.

• New types of jobs were created.

• Factories and railroads began using oil instead of coal.

• New products were created.

What major war broke out around the world in 1914?

• Civil War

• Red River Wars

• Battle of the Alamo

• World War I

During the war the Allied Powers fought against the Central Powers. Which side did Texas belong to?

• Central Powers

• Allied Powers

After World War I, the U.S. experienced a good period of time nicknamed the Roaring Twenties. What happened during this time period?

• People had jobs

• Women won the right to vote

• People were able to purchase items like cars and homes

• All of the above

In the 1930’s Texas suffered a drought called the Dust Bowl. Which is NOT an impact of the Dust Bowl?

• Land was destroyed and crops were ruined

• Farmers lost income

• Many people left Texas because life became miserable in these conditions

The Texas economy improved during World War II because Texas produced oil for war....?

• planes

• ships

• vehicles

• All of the above

What was discovered in Texas during the 1900s that helped bring more change to Texas, gave more people opportunities to get a job, and made money easier to earn?

• Cattle

• Oil

• Internet

• Telephone

Many Texas cities became known as boomtowns. What is a boomtown?

• A city/town that experiences sonic booms from aircrafts.

• A city/town that has many railroad stations.

• A city/town where oil was discovered therefore the city grew with people and products.

• A city/town that experienced growth from the sales of buffalo.

The Texas oil boom had great impact on Texas, which is NOT an impact the oil boom created?

• Urban cities had less people living there now.

• New types of jobs were created.

• Factories and railroads began using oil instead of coal.

• New products were created.