Galveston Hurricane and Spindletop Impact Quiz

What was one of the impacts of the Galveston Hurricane on businesses?

• Businesses expanded to Galveston

• Businesses moved inland to Houston

• Businesses closed permanently

• Businesses moved to Dallas

What was built to prevent future damage from hurricanes in Galveston?

• A bridge

• A seawall

• A dam

• A levee

In what year was Spindletop discovered?

• 1900

• 1901

• 1910

• 1920

What industry was significantly impacted by the discovery of Spindletop?

• Textile industry

• Automotive industry

• Petroleum industry

• Agriculture industry

Who is associated with the drill bit innovation that changed the petroleum industry?

• Thomas Edison

• Howard Hughes

• Henry Ford

• Alexander Graham Bell

What was one of the actions taken to support the oil industry after Spindletop was discovered?

• Expand the Railroad Commission

• Build more refineries

• Increase oil prices

• Reduce oil production

What does the Boom and Bust Cycle describe?

• A continuous economic growth

• A cycle of economic growth and crash

• A stable economic condition

• A decline in economic activity

What is one of the purposes of a seawall?

• To increase tourism

• To prevent future damages from storms

• To create a shipping channel

• To enhance fishing activities

What economic effect did the Galveston Hurricane have?

• It boosted the local economy

• It had no impact on the economy

• Businesses moved inland to Houston

• It stabilized the economy

What was one of the technological advancements that supported the oil boom in Texas?

• Steam engines

• Telegraph

• Rotary drilling

• Electricity