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WorksheetsAge of Oil - Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What year was oil discovered at Spindletop?
1901
1845
1821
1914
Which two Texas cities boom into major cities as a result of the oil industry?
El Paso, Lubbock.
Dallas, El Paso.
Dallas, Houston.
Lubbock, San Antonio
Oil was referred to as _________________________ since it had the power to make overnight millionaires.
Crude Gold
Crude Money
Liquid Cash
Black Gold
In what year did oil drillers discover the first major oil field in Texas?
1901
1836
1865
1918
Where was the first major Oil discovery in Texas?
Spindle top
Dallas
Permian Basin
East Texas
What caused the Texas economy to "Boom" in the early 1900s?
Oil
Cattle
Cotton
Railroads
A town that grows rapidly because of the discovery of oil is called a what?
Busttown
Boomtown
Cooltown
Whatevertown
A word that describes low production and low employment is what?
Prosperity
Boom
Bust
Recovery
Alternate periods of high and low levels of economic activity in the business cycle.
Boom and Bust
High and Lows
Ups and Downs
Increase and Decrease
Which of the following is a political impact of the oil industry on Texas?
Texas Railroad Commission formed, regulating oil industry by setting oil prices to keep oil companies from gouging prices
The financial boost of oil encouraged other businesses and industries to move to Texas for its thriving economy.
Tax revenue from increased business has helped fund many state social programs
The oil industry in Texas led to numerous refineries and petrochemical facilities along the Texas coastline
How does the following image suggest that Spindletop might soon run dry of oil?
the flat land
the great number of derricks
the lack of workers present in the field
little rainfall in the area
Which statement describes an economic impact of the oil industry on Texas?
It created new jobs and increased income for many Texans.
It caused major automobile manufacturers to move their factories to Texas.
It led to an increase in farming and ranching opportunities in Texas.
It led to a gradual loss of job opportunities in Texas.
1901 was significant to Texas history because in that year—
the Republic of Texas was annexed by the United States
the Civil War between the United States and the Confederacy
broke out
The current state constitution of Texas was adopted
oil was discovered at Spindletop
What caused the population "boom" in Beaumont, Texas? Population grew from 10,000 to 50,000 within a year.
The cattle drive industry was prospering.
The lumber industry producing more lumber for steel.
Discovery of oil on a hill called Spindletop.
Discovery of gold and other precious metals.
Which is the best definition of a "boom and bust" cycle?
Business growth to industry failures
low profits to growth in industry
high unemployment to high growth
High growth to high employment
Which areas was Oil discovered in Texas?
Gulf Coast
East Texas
Permian Basin
All of them
An oil well that produces a large and forceful flow of oil is a
Derrick
Gusher
Boomtown
rig
Which statement describes a social impact of the oil industry on Texas?
It created new jobs and increased income for many Texans.
Population increased in many towns
Laws were created to regulate oil prices
Oil was discovered in Beaumont, Texas
Which statement describes a political impact of the oil industry on Texas?
It created new jobs and increased income for many Texans.
Population increased in many towns
Laws were created to regulate oil prices
Oil was discovered in Beaumont, Texas
