The Impact of the Great Galveston Hurricane and the Texas Oil Boom

The video covers the Age of Oil in Texas, focusing on the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and the Spindletop oil discovery in 1901. It discusses the hurricane's impact on Galveston, including the construction of a seawall, and the oil boom's effects on Texas's urbanization and infrastructure. Technological advancements in oil drilling, such as rotary drill bits and hydraulic fracturing, are also explored, highlighting their environmental implications.

What was a significant outcome of the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• The construction of a seawall to prevent future flooding

• The renaming of Galveston to Houston

• The relocation of the state capital to Galveston

• The discovery of oil in Galveston

What was the primary reason for the oil boom in Texas after the Spindletop discovery?

• The construction of new railroads

• The invention of the automobile

• The large quantities of oil found at Spindletop

• The discovery of gold in Texas

What was a major challenge faced by Texas during the oil boom?

• Decline in agricultural production

• Lack of skilled labor

• Rapid urbanization and infrastructure strain

• Frequent oil spills

What was a key factor in the rapid urbanization of Texas during the oil boom?

• The discovery of gold

• The influx of workers and businesses

• The development of new agricultural techniques

• The construction of new schools

What was the purpose of the Houston Ship Channel, completed in 1914?

• To supply water to the city of Houston

• To serve as a military base

• To provide a tourist attraction

• To connect Houston to the Gulf of Mexico

Which invention by Howard Hughes Sr. significantly advanced oil drilling?

• The steam engine

• The rotary drill bit

• The electric drill

• The hydraulic pump

What is directional drilling primarily used for?

• Drilling in shallow waters

• Drilling at an angle in deep ocean waters

• Drilling in desert areas

• Drilling in mountainous regions

What was a significant technological advancement that allowed deeper oil drilling?

• The development of rotary drill bits

• The creation of synthetic oil

• The use of solar energy

• The invention of the steam engine

What is a potential environmental concern associated with hydraulic fracturing?

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Contamination of groundwater

• Noise pollution

What is hydraulic fracturing primarily used for?

• Transporting oil across states

• Building oil refineries

• Extracting oil from deep sea beds

• Breaking up rock to access oil