Which of the following would fit into the chart above?

Wildcatters drill where oil has been found -> overcrowding

During the 20th century, the oil industry most affected Texans by –

increasing the state’s industrialization and urbanization

Which statement describes an economic impact of the oil industry on Texas?

It created new jobs and increased income for many Texans.

Which of the following is a political impact of the oil industry on Texas?

Texas Railroad Commission began regulating the oil industry

Wildcatting for oil was risky because

many went bankrupt after drilling a few wells.

Which of the following economic concepts helps to explain the population graph above?

Boom and bust cycle of the oil industry

1901 was significant to Texas history because in that year—

oil was discovered at Spindletop

One of the major social effects of the discovery of oil in Texas was—

a shift of the state’s population from rural to urban areas

Which of the following was a modification made by Galveston to lessen the impact of storms?

Built a sea wall to protect buildings from large waves.

Which of the following best completes the diagram?

Widespread destruction in Galveston

Which is the best definition of a "boom and bust cycle"? A period of...

business growth followed by a period in industry failures

How did the increased urbanization of Texas change the types of jobs made available to people?

Jobs moved from farming and agriculture to industries.

Which of the following tech inventions would have the biggest impact on how people live?

All of these answers are perfect

Which era best completes the timeline above?

Era of Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

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1
The growth of the petroleum industry helped cities like Houston grow. This process is called?
Vertical Integration
Boom & Bust Cycle
Horizontal Integration
Urbanization
2
How does the following image suggest that Spindletop might soon run dry of oil?
the lack of workers present in the field
the flat land
little rainfall in the area
the great number of derricks
3
Which of the following would fit into the chart above?
Rise in crime -> Discovery of oil near Beaumont
Schools grow -> more money is given for schools by the state
Increase in oil revenue -> increase in tax revenue raised
Wildcatters drill where oil has been found -> overcrowding
4
During the 20th century, the oil industry most affected Texans by –
making farming more profitable
encouraging state residents to buy more cars
increasing the state’s miles of railroad track
increasing the state’s industrialization and urbanization
5
Which statement describes an economic impact of the oil industry on Texas?
It led to an increase in farming and ranching.
It created new jobs and increased income for many Texans.
It caused major automobile manufacturers to move to Texas.
It led to a gradual loss of job opportunities in Texas.
6
Define: merger of companies at the same stage of production in the same or different industries
Free Enterprise
Vertical Integration
Horizontal Integration
Philanthropy
7
Which of the following is a political impact of the oil industry on Texas?
Tax revenue helped fund many state social programs
Financial boost of oil encouraged other businesses to move
Texas Railroad Commission began regulating the oil industry
The oil industry constructed refineries along the coastline
8
Wildcatting for oil was risky because
taxes would take most of what they made.
natural gas was dangerous and could catch fire.
although most wildcatters struck oil, some did not.
many went bankrupt after drilling a few wells.
9
Which of the following economic concepts helps to explain the population graph above?
Supply and demand of cotton crops
Free-trade enterprise in West Texas
Boom and bust cycle of the oil industry
Profits and margins in the lumber industry
10
1901 was significant to Texas history because in that year—
the Civil War began
The current state constitution of Texas was adopted
oil was discovered at Spindletop
the Republic of Texas was annexed by the United States
11
One of the major social effects of the discovery of oil in Texas was—
the disappearance of cowboys from West Texas
the decline of Texas cities as they relied on shipping crops
a shift of the state’s population from rural to urban areas
the end of ranching and farming in Texas
12
Which of the following was a modification made by Galveston to lessen the impact of storms?
Houses on stilts.
Built a sea wall to protect buildings from large waves.
Storm detection system installed to warn citizens.
Relocated their city to the other side of the island.
13
Companies used this business strategy to control all steps of a manufacturing process?
government regulation
vertical integration
environmental preservation
horizontal integration
14
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
Border between Texas and Mexico is shifted
Refugees from New Orleans flock to Texas
Widespread destruction in Galveston
Flooding in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
15
Which is the best definition of a "boom and bust cycle"? A period of...
business growth followed by a period in industry failures
growth leading to higher employment
low profits followed by a large growth in an industry
high unemployment followed by a growth period
16
How did the increased urbanization of Texas change the types of jobs made available to people?
Jobs moved from farming and agriculture to industries.
Jobs moved from industries to farming and agriculture.
The only jobs were in the area of agriculture.
Jobs were only available in industries and technologies.
17
What year was oil discovered at Spindletop?
1930
1901
1866
1914
18
Who is responsible for regulating oil prices in Texas?
State Legislature
Texas Education Agency
Governor
Texas Railroad Commission
19
Define: A factory working on the purification of crude materials, such as oil into gasoline.
Fossil Fuel
Oil Derrick
Gasoline
Refinery
20
Which of the following tech inventions would have the biggest impact on how people live?
Refineries developed more byproducts of petroleum.
All of these answers are perfect
Oil replaces coal as the fuel source for railroads.
Gas lighting replaces oil burning lamps to light homes.
21
Which era best completes the timeline above?
Era of Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads
World War I and World War II
Mexican National
Civil Rights and Conservatism
22
Define: a prospector for oil in areas that provided no previous resources.
Wildcatter
Bobcatter
Oilman
Prospector

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