WorksheetsA Booming Impact
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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1.
Which sentence provides evidence that the discovery of oil resulted in the urbanization of Texas?
a)
Because of shortages in housing, people slept in tents, shacks, cars or trucks.
b)
When oil was discovered in small towns such as Beamount, people quickly moved to the areas, causing the towns to boom, or grow.
c)
In order for these companies to be successful, other related businesses were established in or near Beaumont.
d)
It makes sense that more jobs were created when new industries came to Texas.
2.
What can the reader conclude about Pattillo Higgins?
a)
He was easily discouraged by failure.
b)
He was dependent on others for motivation.
c)
He was careless with he spending of his money.
d)
He was determined to achieve his goal.
3.
How was oil important to Native Americans?
It was used...
It was used...
a)
as a protection from the sun.
b)
to improve weapons.
c)
as a source of food.
d)
used to relieve sicknesses.
4.
Before the discovery of oil, how did most Texans earn money?
a)
Farming
b)
Trading goods
c)
Mining
d)
Building machines
5.
What structure does the author use to organize the information in the interview?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Comparison
c)
Chronology
d)
Description
6.
What is the purpose of the words written in bold print?
a)
To help the reader observe a pattern within the interview
b)
to help the reader identify the speaker
c)
to help the reader identify the most important details of the interview
d)
to help the reader understand the sequence of events
7.
Based on information in the interview, what sentence states an opinion?
Remember opinion is a feeling!
Remember opinion is a feeling!
a)
The oil industry is the most significant business in Texas today.
b)
The oil industry led to the growth of cities in Texas.
c)
The oil industry began in Beaumont, Texas.
d)
The oil industry in Texas was a result of Pattillo Higgins' work.
8.
How did railroads impact the urbanization of Texas?
a)
Railways made it easier to transport oil.
b)
People enjoyed the changes caused by the railroad industry.
c)
Travel to oul boom areas was more readily available.
d)
The railroad connected Corsicana to Spindletop.
9.
What is the meaning of industrialization as used in paragraph 6?
a)
The development of businesses that produce goods and servies
b)
the growth of cities based on population
c)
the group of businesses involved in oil production
d)
the transportation needed to move people and products
10.
Which sentence from the interview supports the photograph?
a)
Determined to continue drilling, Lucas persuaded others to fund hi efforts.
b)
Finally, on January wo, 1901, Lucas drilled a well on Spindletop that gushed oil 100 feet into the air.
c)
Stan, thank you for sharing the rich history of the oil industry and its booming impact on the state of Texas.
d)
Higgins then convinced oil expert Anthony Lucas to help him frill on Spindletop.
11.
Why does the author provide a written record of the interview?
a)
To allow the opportunity for anyone to hear the live interview.
b)
To allow the opportunity for anyone to learn the information shared during the live interview
c)
To allow the opportunity for anyone to ask questions of Stan Temple during the live interview
d)
To allow the opportunity for anyone to provide additional information about the topic of the live interview
12.
What conclusions can the reader draw from the map "First Oil Boomtowns of Texas"?
a)
Oil was first discovered in the eastern region of Texas.
b)
The state of Texas had more oil than other states.
c)
Today, there are few oil boomtowns in Texas.
d)
Today, oil towns are only located in the eastern region of Texas.
13.
Read the dictionary entry for impact. Which definition best matches the word used in paragraph 1?
a)
definition 1
b)
definition 2
c)
definition 3
d)
definition 4
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