Texas Oil Boom and Its Impacts

Texas Oil Boom and Its Impacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the concept of 'old oil money' in Texas, tracing its roots to the Spindletop oil strike of 1901. This event transformed Texas from an agricultural society to an industrial powerhouse, leading to economic growth and social change. The oil boom improved living standards and funded educational institutions through taxes. Philanthropy from oil wealth further benefited various sectors, including education and healthcare.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary economic activity in Texas before the oil boom?

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Technology

Tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stereotype is associated with 'old oil money' in Texas?

Generational wealth from the oil industry

New technology entrepreneurs

Recent immigrants

Agricultural pioneers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the key figure that laid the groundwork for the discovery of oil at Spindletop?

Pattillo Higgins

Deanna Olien

Roger Olien

Anthony F. Lucas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company initially partnered with Pattillo Higgins for the Spindletop project?

Gladdie City Oil, Gas and Manufacturing Co

Lucas Oil Company

Texas Oil Corporation

Standard Oil

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant event that occurred on January 10, 1901, at Spindletop?

The founding of a new oil company

A massive oil gusher

The discovery of a new salt dome

A major earthquake

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of local financiers to the initial drilling efforts at Spindletop?

They were highly supportive

They were indifferent

They scoffed at the efforts

They immediately invested more money

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Spindletop oil strike affect the transportation infrastructure in Texas?

It led to the decline of railroads

It resulted in the expansion of the road system

It caused a decrease in shipping activities

It had no impact on transportation

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