The Oil Boom in Texas

The Oil Boom in Texas

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What event marked the beginning of the Oil Boom in Texas?

Back

The discovery of oil at Spindletop Hill.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank: The gusher at Spindletop produced around ______ barrels of oil a day.

Back

100,000

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was NOT a result of the oil boom in Texas?

Back

Decrease in job opportunities.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was one major impact of the oil boom on Texas's economy?

Back

It shaped the identity and economy of Texas for decades.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'oil boom'.

Back

A rapid increase in oil production and economic activity in a region.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What infrastructure development was spurred by the oil boom in Texas?

Back

The building of railways and roads.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the oil boom affect urbanization in Texas?

Back

It led to the growth of cities as people moved for jobs in the oil industry.

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