Texas Oil and Natural Gas History

Texas Oil and Natural Gas History

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Geography

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video covers the history of oil and natural gas in Texas, focusing on the discovery of oil at Spindletop and its impact on urbanization and industrialization. It discusses the expansion of oil fields, the role of oil in the economy, and the development of the natural gas industry. The lesson highlights how these resources transformed Texas into a leading oil producer and contributed to its economic growth.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason Bo Higgins wanted to find oil at Spindletop?

To fuel his brick-making company

To sell oil to European markets

To power his fleet of ships

To invest in the railroad industry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred on January 10, 1901, at Spindletop?

Texas became the leading oil producer

A major oil gusher was discovered

The first oil refinery was built

The first oil pipeline was completed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the discovery of oil at Spindletop affect the population of Beaumont?

It moved to other cities

It decreased due to pollution

It remained the same

It increased significantly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By 1928, what was Texas's status in the oil industry?

It had the largest oil reserves

It had the most oil refineries

It was the leading oil producer in the nation

It exported the most oil to Europe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a new use for oil in the early 1900s?

Fuel for cars

Power for tractors

Material for plastic

Ingredient for food

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major benefit of the oil boom for Texas farmers?

They could sell oil directly from their farms

They could use tractors powered by gasoline

They received subsidies from the government

They could export crops more easily

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first major natural gas field discovered in Texas?

Spindletop

Amarillo

Beaumont

Wichita Falls

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