Unit 10 Review: Age of Oil and Progressive Era

What was the estimated number of people who died in the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• 6,000 to 12,000

• 1,000 to 3,000

• 20,000 to 30,000

• 50,000 to 60,000

Houston and Dallas changed due to the oil industry by:

• increasing population and economic growth

• declining population and economic stagnation

• becoming major agricultural centers

• losing significance in the national economy

Who was Jane McCallum?

• A prominent suffragist and women's rights advocate in Texas

• A famous American actress known for her role in silent films

• The first female astronaut to travel to space

• A renowned chef and television personality

Which technological improvements have been made to protect citizens during natural disasters?

• Advanced weather forecasting systems

• Improved building codes

• Enhanced emergency communication networks

• All of the above

The oil boom changed the Texas economy's focus to:

• agriculture

• technology

• oil and energy

• tourism

The main industry in Texas before the discovery of oil was:

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

On what date did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 strike the port city of Galveston?

• September 8, 1900

• August 25, 1900

• October 1, 1900

• July 15, 1900

World War I affected Texas by:

• boosting its economy through increased oil production and agriculture

• causing a significant decline in population

• leading to a major industrial recession

• having no noticeable impact

One impact of the Galveston hurricane was:

• the construction of a seawall

• the discovery of oil

• the start of the Civil War

• the invention of the telephone

The boom-and-bust cycle is a significant aspect of Texas' oil history. What does this cycle refer to?

• A period of rapid growth followed by a downturn

• A continuous period of economic stability

• A gradual increase in oil production

• A consistent decline in oil prices