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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following happened during the Age of Oil era?
Urban Areas began to grow
Rural Areas began to grow
Coach Kelly was drafted 1st overall by the Arizona Cardinals
Tony Stark became Iron Man
- 2. Multiple Choice
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 downward trend
A period of low profits followed by great profits
A period of increased waffle production
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why was James Hogg important?
He supported the Indian Removal Act
He supported the Luka Doncic rookie of the year campaign
He supported the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission
He supported the Progressive movement
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one reason that the Galveston hurricane of 1900 was so devastating?the people of Galveston had no advance warning and no preparationthe people of Galveston abandoned their homes in the days before the hurricane hitthe government of Galveston was ineffective and couldn't handle what happenedthe walls that had been built weren't tall enough to withstand the hurricane
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat nickname was given to towns that were created quickly due to the rush of people towards successful oil fields in Texas?"boom towns""ghost towns""oil towns""rail towns"
- 6. Multiple Choice
What did the citizens do to adapt after the Galveston hurricane?
Built a seawall
Built a dam
Built a battleship
- 7. Multiple Choice
How did the Hurricane of 1900 affect Galveston economically?
Investors began moving inland believing Galveston was unsafe
Investors began moving towards Galveston
It had no effect
- 8. Multiple Choice
Where did industries begin to move to after the Galveston Hurricane?
Inland to places like Houston
Back to Galveston
West towards El Paso
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why did many people die during the Galveston Hurricane?
They were well prepared
Because advanced weather forecasting did exist so they were not prepared when the hurricane hit
Because advanced weather forecasting did exist but they ignored it.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Industries began moving ___________ after the Galveston Hurricane
West
East
Inland
South
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why did the citizens of Galveston build a Seawall after the hurricane?
It would look cool
It would protect the city as well as prevent flooding
It would help flood the city
Because Coach Kelly told them to do it
- 12. Multiple Choice
Abnormal rise in seawater level as the result of storms. Usually measured as the height of water above the normal predicted tide.
storm surge
swash
backwash
breakwater
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains why the Galvestonians built the Seawall and raised the level of the land?
The Seawall was built and the level of the land was raised to discourage immigrants from coming to Galveston
The construction of the Seawall and raising the level of the land was designed to prevent trade and the exchange of goods
The Seawall was built to protect the island from hurricane storm surges and the land was raised to prevent flooding
The Seawall was built to prevent foreign invasions and raising the level of the land improved transportation
- 14. Multiple Choice
Boomtowns appeared in Texas during which era?
Natural Texas
Spanish Colonial
Age of Oil
Mexican National
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat term refers to "a period of great growth followed by sharp decline" which was seen in the oil industry in Texas.the "boom and bust" cyclethe "high and low" cyclethe "good and bad" cyclethe "up and down" cycle
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn the early 1900s, which of these industries had the BIGGEST impact on the Texas economy [creating many new jobs and increased income]?oil industrycattle industryrailroad industrycotton industry
- 17. Multiple ChoiceIn what year did oil drillers discover the first MAJOR oil field in Texas? [It was found at Spindletop Field near Beaumont]1901183618651918
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which image shows how people in Galveston responded to the Hurricane of 1900?
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following happened during the Age of Oil era?
Urban Areas began to grow
Rural Areas began to grow
Coach Kelly was drafted 1st overall by the Arizona Cardinals
Tony Stark became Iron Man
- 20. Multiple Choice
The discovery of oil at Spindletop occurred during which year?
1900
1901
1902
1903
- 21. Multiple Choice
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
- 22. Multiple Choice
Oil refining and drilling jobs led to the development of...
Oil Restoration
Oil Research and Development (R and D)
Oil Fraking
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which era occurred after the Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads era?
Spanish Colonial
Mexican National
Early Statehood
Age of Oil
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following images identifies Texas during the Age of Oil era?
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following images is NOT a benefit of drilling for Oil?
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