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

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Patricia Brown
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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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