Effects of Oil on Texas Industry

What was one of the political effects of oil on the Texas industry?

• Increase in tourism

• Reform of business practices

• Development of new sports

• Expansion of agriculture

Which new invention is associated with the economic effects of oil on the Texas industry?

• Steam engine

• Rotary drill bit

• Electric car

• Solar panel

What social issue arose due to the growth of boomtowns in Texas?

• Improved education

• Increased gambling

• Better healthcare

• Enhanced public transport

What was one of the economic effects of oil on the Texas industry?

• Decline in job opportunities

• New businesses in petroleum and petrochemicals

• Reduction in trade

• Decrease in population

What was a significant environmental impact of the oil industry in Texas?

• Decrease in carbon emissions

• Improved air quality

• Pollution of water sources

• Increase in forest cover

How did the oil boom affect urban development in Texas?

• Decline in urban population

• Decrease in public services

• Expansion of cities and infrastructure

• Reduction in housing demand

New jobs, new inventions, and new businesses all affected which part of Texas?

• Social

• Political

• Economic

• None of the above

Which industry saw significant growth as a result of the Texas oil boom?

• Textile industry

• Automobile industry

• Petrochemical industry

• Fishing industry

What was a major social consequence of the oil industry in Texas?

• Decline in cultural activities

• Rise in crime rates

• Increase in educational opportunities

• Decrease in population diversity

How did the oil industry influence the labor market in Texas?

• Creation of high-paying jobs

• Decrease in skilled labor demand

• Increase in agricultural jobs

• Reduction in industrial employment