Big Changes (Amplify U8 L5)

What event caused Spindletop Hill to become famous?

• A gold rush

• A large oil discovery

• A famous battle

• A natural disaster

What did the fumes on Spindletop Hill come from?

• Cars and trucks

• Boilers and kerosene lamps

• Factories

• Forest fires

What was the condition of the air on Spindletop Hill due to the oil discovery?

• Unbreathable due to the greasy mist of oil

• Fresh and clean

• Filled with flowers

• Cold and crisp

What was one of the main problems faced by newcomers in Beaumont regarding water?

• Lack of water sources

• Drinking water from polluted streams and rivers

• Expensive water prices

• Water was only available at night

Why were mosquitoes a significant problem for workers in Beaumont?

• They caused allergic reactions

• They spread diseases like malaria

• They were attracted to oil

• They blocked the water sources

What advice did the sheriff give to Beaumont residents due to the increase in crime?

• Move to another town

• Stay indoors and padlock their doors

• Hire private security

• Report all crimes immediately

What was one of the reasons for the frequent street riots in Beaumont?

• Lack of entertainment

• Disputes over oil rights

• Presence of gamblers and thieves

• Shortage of food supplies

What was the role of Gladys City in the oil boom?

• It was a major oil drilling site

• It was a new town formed around well excavations

• It was the headquarters of oil companies

• It was a tourist attraction

What type of buildings were included in Gladys City?

• Skyscrapers and malls

• Wooden buildings like a post office and general store

• Luxury hotels and restaurants

• Oil refineries and factories

What was the effect of the oil discovery on drilling activities?

• Drilling activities decreased

• Drilling activities remained the same

• Drilling for oil increased nonstop

• Drilling was banned temporarily