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

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

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The steam engine

The rotary drill bit

The electric drill

The hydraulic pump

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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