Age of Oil Day 4 Warmup (Mon.03/24)

What was the estimated death toll of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• 3,000 to 6,000 people

• 6,000 to 12,000 people

• 12,000 to 18,000 people

• 500 to 1,000 people

Why was the damage from the Galveston Hurricane so severe?

• The city was well-prepared for the hurricane.

• The hurricane was less intense than expected.

• There was a lack of preparation and foresight to evacuate.

• The hurricane changed direction at the last minute.

What was built in Galveston years later to break storm swells?

• A 12-foot sea wall

• A 15-foot sea wall

• A 17-foot sea wall

• A 20-foot sea wall

What was the year of the Galveston Hurricane?

• 1910

• 1901

• 1902

• 1900

What term refers to "a period of great growth followed by sharp decline" which was seen in the oil industry in Texas.

• the "boom and bust" cycle
• the "high and low" cycle
• the "good and bad" cycle
• the "up and down" cycle

What nickname was given to towns that were created quickly due to the rush of people towards successful oil fields in Texas?

• "boom towns"
• "ghost towns"
• "oil towns"
• "rail towns"

In the early 1900s, which of these industries had the BIGGEST impact on the Texas economy [creating many new jobs and increased income]?

• oil industry
• cattle industry
• railroad industry
• cotton industry

What was a major cause of the high death toll during the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• The city was well-prepared for the hurricane.

• There was no warning system in place.

• The hurricane hit at night, so no one saw it coming.

• The city was located at a high elevation.

Galveston Hurricane of 1900 was a category___ Hurricane

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

As more oil is produced, the price generally becomes -

• cheaper

• higher

• more expensive

• more abundant