Spindletop

What significant event occurred in Texas in 1901?

• Discovery of gold

• Spindletop oil strike

• Construction of railroads

• Founding of Houston

What was one of the effects of the Spindletop oil strike?

• Decrease in population

• Creation of new boomtowns

• Decline in economic growth

• Reduction in oil production

What is the significance of oil in Texas today?

• It is no longer important

• It plays a major economic and political role

• It is only used locally

• It is a minor industry

How many barrels of oil did the Spindletop well produce per day?

• 10,000 barrels

• 50,000 barrels

• 100,000 barrels

• 200,000 barrels

Which company was established after the Spindletop discovery and later became Exxon?

• Gulf Oil

• Amoco

• Humble Oil Company

• Texaco

What did people hear on the day of the Spindletop oil discovery?

• A loud explosion

• A huge boom

• A quiet whisper

• A gentle breeze

What was the name of the city near the Spindletop oil discovery?

• Dallas

• Austin

• Beaumont

• Houston

What industry remains major in Texas today?

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Oil

• Manufacturing

What was a positive impact of the oil boom?

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Increase in job opportunities

• Decrease in population

• Increase in pollution

What did towns in Texas look like during the oil boom?

• Empty and deserted

• Filled with makeshift homes, restaurants, and hotels

• Modern and well-planned

• Covered in forests