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WorksheetsEconomic Development & Urbanization in Texas
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where was oil in Texas first discovered?
Panhandle
Galveston
Spindletop
Houston
During the Great Depression, many people in Texas and the United States struggled because of—
an oil boom
a flu epidemic
a costly war debt
a high unemployment rate
Cleto Rodriguez's importance to World War II can BEST be understood by knowing that he was —
raised in San Antonio
awarded the Medal of Honor
in the Army's 148th Infantry
buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
One impact World War II had on the economy of the United States and Texas was that it helped end —
the Jazz Age
the Dust Bowl
the Progressive Era
the Great Depression
Spindletop is best known as the location of the first—
cattle trail in Texas
major oil gusher in Texas
battle in the Texas Revolution
capital of the Republic of Texas
Which industry rapidly expanded as a result of Spindletop?
Cotton farming
Cattle ranching
Oil and gas
Microchip manufacturing
Which best explains Audie Murphy as a notable Texan?
governor of Texas, fought in WWI, musician
born in France, French movie star, author
received medal of honor for bravery in WWII, actor, song writer
received medals, U.S. president, fought in the Civil War
As the oil industry grew, the population of Texas moved toward—
cities
farms
ranches
colonies
How did the development of the oil and gas industry change life for people in Texas?
created new jobs
reduced city populations
increased unemployment
decreased automobile usage
