Age of Oil History (reading comprehension)

Who was the engineer responsible for the drilling at Spindletop?

• Joseph S. Cullinan

• Anthony Lucas

• Pattillo Higgins

• Lyne T. Barrett

Why did the automobile cause an increase in demand for oil?

What was the primary reason for the oil boom in Texas in the early 1900s?

• Government subsidies for oil exploration

• Lucas Gusher at Spindletop

• High demand for kerosene

• Discovery of new drilling technology

Why was the first refinery west of the Mississippi River built in Corsicana?

Overproduction of oil leading to a drop in oil prices

• Boom

• Bust

What impact did the Spindletop oil discovery have on the Texas economy?

• It caused a significant economic boom

• It led to a decline in agricultural production

• It resulted in a population decrease

• It had no significant impact

Why did Pattillo Higgins need a new fuel source?

What was a major consequence of the oil boom in Texas in terms of infrastructure?

• Expansion of agricultural lands

• Increase in the number of airports

• Construction of numerous oil refineries

• Development of extensive railway networks