The History of Oil Discovery at Spindletop Hill

On what date did an enormous geyser of oil explode from a drilling site at Spindletop Hill?

• The date of the explosion was January 10, 1901.

• The date of the explosion was February 10, 1901.

• The date of the explosion was January 10, 1900.

• The date of the explosion was December 10, 1901.

Who was the first to drill an oil well in Pennsylvania in 1859?

• Edwin Drake

• John D. Rockefeller

• Samuel Kier

• Benjamin Silliman

What was the production of Texas oil in 1900?

• 863,000 barrels

• 500,000 barrels

• 1,000,000 barrels

• 2,000,000 barrels

Who was the mechanic that suspected there might be oil beneath Spindletop?

• The mechanic who suspected there might be oil beneath Spindletop was Anthony F. Lucas.

• The mechanic who suspected there might be oil beneath Spindletop was Samuel Insull.

• The mechanic who suspected there might be oil beneath Spindletop was Edwin Drake

• The mechanic who suspected there might be oil beneath Spindletop was Henry Ford.

What was the height of the Lucas Geyser?

• 40 m

• 30 m

• 150 feet

• 60 m

Which oil companies were spawned by the Spindletop oil find? (Select the concise answer)

• Gulf Oil, Texaco, and Humble Oil

• Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, and ConocoPhillips

• British Petroleum, Total, and Eni

• None of the above

The impact of the oil boom on the shipping and railroad industries was:

• It fueled the growth of shipping and railroad industries.

• No significant impact was observed in the industries.

• A decrease in infrastructure investment in these sectors.

• A shift from railroads to other forms of transportation with minimal growth.

By the late 1900s, oil production had a significant impact on Texas business.

• It boosted Texas business significantly.

• It led to the collapse of Texas businesses.

Where is the monument to the Lucas Geyser located today?

Industries that increased in importance in Texas alongside oil production include:

• Cotton and cattle industries

• High-tech and electronics sectors

• Automotive and steel industries

• Banking and finance industries