week1: Age of Oil

Which statement best describes Howard Hughes, Sr.'s significance in Texas history?

• He revolutionized the oil industry with the two-cone rotary drill bit.

• He founded the Hughes Military Company in order to build military tanks.

• He established the nursing school at Howard Hughes Medical Center.

• He built the Transoceanic Seawall in Galveston in order to prevent flooding.

What led to the expansion of the transportation and automobile industries?

• A. A powerful hurricane hit the Texas coast.

• B. Citizens rationed supplies during World War I.

• C. More Texas military camps were built.

• D. A new inexpensive fuel source was discovered.

Which city on the map became the new location for businesses devastated by the Galveston hurricane?

• A. A

• B. B

• C. C

• D. D

The discovery of oil in the early 20th century had a profound impact on the development of Texas. Which of the following BEST describes how the oil industry led to the industrialization of Texas?

• It helped the ranching and agricultural industries grow.

• It led to the creation of new oil-related industries.

• It attracted large-scale investments and skilled laborers.

• It encouraged immigration from Europe.

What of the following BEST defines a boom-and-bust cycle?

• A. A period of economic growth followed by a period of economic decline

• B. A period of low profits followed by a period of high profits

• C. A period of high unemployment followed by a period of low unemployment

• D. A period of wartime followed by a period of peacetime

Which of the following was a result of Galveston flooding due to a storm surge?

• A. Industries relocated to Austin.

• B. Military camps were set up.

• C. Engineers raised the city's elevation.

• D. Texans rationed food and supplies.

What caused rural Texas cities to become boomtowns?

• Discovery of oil

• Agricultural development

• Industrialization

• Tourism

Which headline features the significant event that occurred in Texas in 1901?

• Deadly Hurricane Lands in Galveston

• Oil Struck in Beaumont!

• Women Secure Right to Vote!

• U.S. No Longer Neutral-War Imminent

Which industry is responsible for the changes shown in this graph?

• Petroleum

• Agriculture

• Aerospace

• Education

How were Galveston residents' environment modified in response to the hurricane of 1900?

• New irrigation systems were created

• Weather satellites were launched

• Levees were built

• A seawall was built