Unit 9 - TX in an Age of Oil

In what Texas City did the Great Hurricane of 1900 happen?

• Dallas

• Houston

• Galveston

• Austin

When did the discovery of oil FIRST create an economic boom in Texas?

• early 1800s

• middle 1800s

• early 1900s

• late 1900s

Howard Hughes, Sr. invented which type of drill bit in 1908?

• Rotary

• Hammer

• Diamond

• Auger

What year did the Spindletop oil well blow out?

• 1901

• 1894

• 1908

• 1910

Which of the following companies was established after the Spindletop discovery?

• Texaco

• Exxon

• Shell

• Chevron

What were some of the challenges faced by residents in boomtowns?

• Lack of housing

• Abundant resources

• Low population

• Stable economy

In what year was oil discovered in Corsicana?

• 1894

• 1900

• 1885

• 1910

On what date did the hurricane strike in 1900?

• September 8

• October 10

• August 15

• November 5

What structure was built following the Galveston Hurricane to protect the city from future storms?

• Seawall

• Bridge

• Dam

• Tower

What city became the new shipping hub of Texas after the hurricane?

• Austin

• Dallas

• Houston

• San Antonio