Texas is Booming Quiz

Which of the following describes a "Boom/Bust" cycle?

• A period of great profits followed by more profits

• A period of great profits followed by a period of decreasing profits

• A period of low profits followed by great profits

• A period of increased waffle production

Why was James Hogg important?

• As governor of Texas, he supported the Indian Removal Act

• As governor of Texas, he supported the Luka Doncic rookie of the year campaign

• As governor of Texas, he supported the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission

• As governor of Texas, he supported the Progressive movement

The discovery of oil at Spindletop occurred during which year?

• 1900

• 1901

• 1902

• 1903

How did the Oil industry affect Texas?

• It led to unemployment

• People began immigrating to Texas

• It led to the beginning of Cattle Drives

• It did nothing

Why did Cowboys oppose barbed wire?

• Because it ended cattle drives (limited the open range)

• Because it did nothing

• It led o the discovery of oil

• It made cattle drives simple

What technological innovation helped farmers with irrigating (watering) crops?

• windmill

• Barbed Wire

• Railroad

• Electricity

African American soldiers who fought the Native Texans were called:

• Government Agents

• Indian Soldiers

• Cattle Soldiers

• Buffalo Soldiers

In which region in Texas is the MOST oil produced?

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Governor James Hogg instituted this organization to help protect Texas from unfair business practices

• Railroad Commision
• Attorney General's Office
• Small Businessman's Association
• Chamber of Commerce

How did windmills help turn thousands of desolate acres into productive land for cattle, farms, and towns in the 1800's?

• windmills pumped water from underground sources for animals and crops
• windmills showed settlers how hard the wind was blowing on certain days
• windmills were historical sites that brought thousands of tourists every year
• windmills provided electricity to dozens of homes, farms, and towns in Texas