Age of Oil

What significant event occurred in 1901 in Texas?

• The largest discovery of oil at the time occurred in Beaumont at Spindletop

• End of the Civil War

• Start of WW1

• Start of WW2

What are boomtowns?

• Boomtowns are towns that experience quick population and economic decline due to sudden success.

• Boomtowns are towns that experience quick population and economic growth due to sudden success.

The discovery of oil in Texas lead to the expansion of which two industries?

• Transportation and automobile

• Weather and climate

• Fishing and hunting

• Railroads and boats

The oil boom generated wealth for individuals and businesses and ________ the Texas economy.

• globalized

• grew

• shrunk

• boomtowns

What does progressive mean?

• Opposing progress
• Favoring progress or change
• Static or unchanging
• Regressive or backward

BONUS: Who does the United States buy a majority of it's oil from?

• Canada
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Mexico

What significant event marked the beginning of the Age of Oil in Texas?

• The construction of the Houston Ship Channel.

• The discovery of oil at Spindletop near Beaumont in 1901.

• The Galveston Hurricane of 1900.

• The founding of the Texas Oil Company (Texaco).