Texas Oil Boom, Spindletop, Lucas Gusher, drilling fields, car being refuelled at gas station. 1901

The video discusses the discovery of oil at Spindle Top Hill in Texas, led by Patillo Higgins. Despite initial failures, persistence led to the Lucas Gusher in 1901, marking the start of the oil boom. By 1902, numerous wells and companies like Texaco and Gulf emerged, revolutionizing the petroleum industry and propelling America into the 20th century.

Who was the Beaumont native convinced of oil beneath Spindle Top Hill?

• Patillo Higgins

• John D. Rockefeller

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

What significant event occurred on January 10th, 1901?

• The discovery of electricity

• The Lucas Gusher struck oil

• The first airplane flight

• The first car was invented

What was the height of the oil stream from the Lucas Gusher?

• 50 feet

• 75 feet

• 150 feet

• 100 feet

By 1902, how many active wells were operating on Spindle Top Hill?

• 50

• 100

• 185

• 250

Which of the following companies did NOT emerge from the Spindle Top oil boom?

• Exxon

• Mobil

• Gulf

• Texaco