Texas Oil Boom Review Quiz

Where did the first major oil discovery in Texas happen?

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The discovery at (a)   in 1901 began the Texas oil boom.

Spindletop was located near Beaumont, Texas.

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• False

Which THREE industries grew because of the Texas oil boom?

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Which of the following is a negative effect of the oil boom?

• Fewer cities

• Safer roads

• Environmental pollution

• Higher farm production

Cheap oil helped expand the use of cars and airplanes in the U.S.

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• False

What term describes the movement of people to cities as industry grows?

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Match the vocabulary word with its meaning:

• Processes oil

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• City that grows fast after a discovery

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• Neighborhood near a city

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• Roads, pipes, power lines

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How did Spindletop change the Texas economy?

• It encouraged cattle drives

• It led to a decline in farming

• It created new jobs and industries

• It reduced immigration

How did cheap fuel affect American life? (Choose 3)

• Made transportation more affordable

• Led to fewer manufacturing jobs

• Helped the U.S. win WWI

• Increased the number of cars and roads