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Unit 10 The Age of Oil
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1
Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the timeline?
invention of the roatry drill bit came before drilling in TX
first oil well drilled in TX was in Corsicana
oil well drilled in Corsicana didn't required a rotary drill
mass production of autos helped develop MElrose Oil well
2
Based on data, where the smallest percentage of growth take place in Texas between 1900-1930?
north
south
west
east
3
How did the initial growth of the oil industry during this era impact Texas state government?
Texas Railroad Commission was started to regulate oil prices
Surveyor's Office was begun to locate oil deposits
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was established.
Texas Energy Conservation Office was established
4
What was the purpose of the 1903 construction project in Galveston?
to connect the island to the mainland
to create a cheaper supply of power
to provide new recreational facilities
to protect from flooding by hurricanes
5
In Fort Worth, there is a road named Camp Bowie. What is the likely source of this name?
named after an old Indian fort from frontier days
named after a famous hero of the Alamo
named after the first oil well to become a gusher in TX
named after a former military post from WWI
6
The growth of the oil industry led to all of the following EXCEPT:
over 500 new companies, like Texaco, being formed
the decline in automobile production
an improved standard of living for many Texans
increased employment opportunities
7
<p>In what part of Texas was Spindletop located?</p>
East Texas
North Texas
West Texas
South Texas
8
1 World War I begins; 2 Women's Suffrage Amendment; 3 Galveston Hurricane;4 End of Prohibition
3,1,2,4
1,3,4,2
2,4,1,3
3,2,1,4
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What generalization can you make about Texas oil and natural gas deposits?
West Texas is the primary area of oil and natural gas prod.
Most geographic areas of Texas have oil and gas deposits.
Most oil and natural gas comes from deposits near the coast.
most oil and natural gas fields are just off the coast of TX
10
How did the invention of this farm equipment in 1901 help start a "Boom and Bust"cycle in ag?
crops faster, prices went up
farming slower due to equipment; couldn't get crop to market
produce crops faster, no demand for food
produce crops faster, supply too high, price fell
11
Which innovation contributed LEAST to the expansion of the petro industry in Texas during 20th?
directional drilling
rotary drill bits
ossshore drilling
coal mining
12
How did urbanization affect the types of jobs and occupations available in Texas?
it led to more farmers, and increased demand for agriculture
led to an increse of cowboys to drive cattle to TX citie
it led to a growth of service industry jobs.
it led to fewer jobs in the oil fields.
13
1st native-born elected governor, supported by farmers, ranchers, and small business, for law
Howard Hughes, Sr.
Jay McCallum
Dan Moody
James Hogg
14
Which goal was the mission of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association?
public warehouses for crop surplus
reform of prision conditions
a graduated income tax
right to vote for women
15
All of the following are characteristics of Texas during the Age of Oil EXCEPT:
temperance movement
cattle drives
Texas Railroad Commission
growth of urban areas
16
Which industry was most affected by the contributions of Howard Hughes, Sr.?
transportation
agriculture
petroleum
communication
17
How did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 alter the economic development of Texas?
Major industries in Galvestin moved inland to Houston.
Oil production never recovered to pre-hurricane levels.
Cotton growers were forced out of Texas to find distributors
The devastation caused a decade-long recession.
18
Which speaker is expressing a view of Progressivism?
I will create jobs by encouraging less factory regulation
I will use my power to execute the existing laws of the US.
I will work to pass laws that improve facotry conditions.
I will protext everyone's rights as guaranteed
19
How did World War I change the lives of women in Texas?
Women served as pilots and tank drivers.
Many women entered the workforce.
many women were allowed into state universities.
Women finally gained the right ot vote.
20
Which definition BEST describes a "Boom and Bust" cycle?
period of high unemployment followed by a growth period
period of great profit followed by a downward trend
period of poor profits followed by large growth in industry
period of growth leading to higher employment
21
Which goal was the original mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens?
campaign for the elimination of immigrant quotas
support the rights of Spanish-speaking people
improve relations with nations of Central and South America
argue for new laws that improve factory conditions
22
Based on Regions of Texas, which two regions are the location of major city centers of Texas?
Central and Southeast
Far East and Southeast
High Plains and Llano Estacado
Mountains and Basins
23
Which industry contributed LEAST to the urbanization in Texas during the early 20th century?
transportation
oil and gas production
manufacturing
telecommunications
24
Which statement would be a viewpoint of an oil company in 1925?
Our fields sit on top of dense limeston, it'll take too long
huge demand for oil to power the new autos. We will be rich!
all are true
We've made a strike, but can't market. We'll fail.
25
Who were strong supporters of Populism in Texas during the 1890's?
urban dwellers who wanted better living conditions
rural citizens who had not benefitted from new industry
women who desired the right to vote
factory workers who had poor working conditions
26
How did rapid industrial expansion change the distribution of population in Texas 20th Century?
Many people could travel easier across the state.
The population of coastal cities rose and inland cities fell
The population of cities expanded rapidly.
many people moved out of the state for job opportunities.
27
Texas Farmers' Union, Farmer's Alliance, ___
Grange
Red Cross
Cultural Reform
Transportation
