Age of Oil Review

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which of the following is characteristic of the Age of Oil? Cattle Drives, Urban Areas, Decline of Jobs, Decline of industry

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Urban Areas

Front

Where was the first MAJOR discovery of oil in Texas?

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Spindletop

Front

What is the name given to those in the oil industry looking for oil?

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wildcatters

Front

Which Texan was elected governor with the support of groups like the Texas Farmers Union, Farmer's Alliance, and The Grange?

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James Hogg

Front

All of the following created a bust in the farming cycle EXCEPT: insects, drought, higher crop prices, lower equipment prices

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lower equipment prices

Front

The 1900 Galveston Hurricane is the worst national disaster in Texas history. In order to protect themselves from future storms, the people of Galveston

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built a seawall

Front

Texas obtains all of the following economics resources from the Gulf Coast region EXCEPT: shellfish, natural gas, crude oil.

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gold

Front

Which definition best describes a "boom and bust" cycle?

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A period of great profits followed by a downward trend

Front

Which promise would a political candidate who supported the Progressive movement MOSY likely make? Options: "I will work to pass laws that improve working conditions in factories.'", "I will help create jobs by encouraging less regulation on manufacturers.", "I will use all of my power to execute the existing laws of the United States.", "I will support the military, as guaranteed by the Constitution."

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"I will work to pass laws that improve working conditions in factories.'"

Front

Which historical trend had the strongest influence on the social and political changes that led to the prohibition movement? Options: segregation, urbanization, imperialism, nationalism

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urbanization