DSA reteach

How did the Oil Boom benefit the economy of Texas? (choose 2)

• Increased funding for educational programs

• Increased Unemployment rates

• Reduced job opportunities for Texans

• Substantially increased tax revenue

What important products were developed from oil during the Oil Boom?

• Paper, ceramics and leather

• clothing, food and electronics

• wood, metal and glass

• Rubber, plastics, and carbon black

Who was known as the "king of the Wildcatters" and made large donations to various organizations?

• Hugh Roy Cullen

• Governor

• Stephen F Austin

• Davy Crockett

What measures were taken to address environmental concerns related to oil production?

• Laws protecting groundwater and prohibiting waste of oil and gas

• Increased drilling in wilderness areas to identify additional revenue

• Lack of regulations on pipeline leaks

• Encouraging offshore oil spills in an effort to stop onshore pollution

Which of these individual do NOT fit in with the others?

Benjy Brooks, Denton Cooley, Michael DeBakey, Michael Dell

• Denton Cooley

• Benjy Brooks

• Michael Dell

• Michael DeBakey

The work of Howard Hughes, Sr. has allowed what to be accomplished in his industry?

• His work on pediatric surgery has let do much safer surgeries on children.

• His work on biomedical research let to advancements in the field of molecular biology

• His work in the technology industry as one of the backers for Dell helped make the possibility of personal computers a reality

• His work on the rock drill bit changed the efficiency of oil drilling and led to advancements in the field

In what way was the work of Denton Cooley and Michael DeBakey similar?

• Both were involved in Stem Cell research

• both were involved in cardiac surgery

• both were involved in oil refineries

• both involved in computer development

Which ethnic group accounted for the largest proportion of immigrants to Texas in the 21st Centry?

• Hispanic/Latino

• Asian/Pacific Islander

• African American

• Caucasian/White

How did Texas businesses respond to the availability of immigrant labor in the 21st century

• They resisted hiring immigrants, leading to labor shortages

• they embraced immigrant workers, leading to increased productivity

• They relocated operations to avoid immigrant-heavy areas

• Immigrant labor usage has decreased as immigration has risen

Which of the following best explains the primary motivation for most immigrants coming to the Texas?

• Pursuit of higher education opportunities

• Access to advanced healthcare facilities

• Availability of affordable housing options

• Economic opportunities and employment prospects