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Oil Age

Quiz by Deysi Olvera Ramirez

Grade 7
Social Studies K-HS (Archived)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    What was one major economic impact of the oil industry on the industrialization of Texas in the early 20th century?
    The oil industry reduced the need for railroads.
    The oil industry decreased agricultural production.
    The oil industry created numerous jobs in drilling, refining, and transportation.
    The oil industry led to a decline in urban populations.
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  • Q2
    How did the discovery of oil at Spindletop in 1901 influence the social landscape of Texas?
    It caused a decrease in immigration to Texas.
    It led to a significant decrease in land prices.
    It resulted in agricultural societies maintaining their dominance.
    It led to a population boom around oil fields and increased urbanization.
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  • Q3
    What was a significant political effect of the oil industry on Texas during the early 20th century?
    The oil industry shifted the state capital to Houston.
    The oil industry increased Texas' influence in national politics due to its economic importance.
    The oil industry led to the abolition of state taxes.
    The oil industry caused a decline in government regulations.
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    113.19.b.7.A
  • Q4
    In what way did the oil industry contribute to the industrialization of Texas in terms of infrastructure development?
    The oil industry discouraged investment in technological innovations.
    The oil industry reduced the need for road networks.
    The oil industry primarily focused on developing agricultural tools.
    The oil industry led to the construction of pipelines and refineries, enhancing industrial growth.
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  • Q5
    Which social change in Texas was accelerated by the growth of the oil industry in the early 1900s?
    The oil industry led to a decrease in educational opportunities.
    The oil industry resulted in rural populations entirely relocating to urban centers.
    The oil industry caused a decline in cultural diversity.
    The oil industry contributed to greater diversity as people from various backgrounds moved to Texas for jobs.
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  • Q6
    What was one of the major impacts of the oil boom on the economic landscape of Texas towns?
    Texas towns became predominantly agricultural with limited industrial influence.
    Texas towns witnessed a decline in property values due to oil production.
    Texas towns experienced rapid economic growth due to new businesses and increased commerce.
    Texas towns faced economic stagnation due to over-reliance on oil.
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  • Q7
    How did the growth of the oil industry affect Texas' relationship with other states in terms of economic trade?
    The oil industry discouraged Texas from exporting other goods besides oil.
    The oil industry positioned Texas as a leading oil supplier, increasing trade with other states.
    The oil industry caused Texas to become dependent solely on foreign trade.
    The oil industry led to isolation, reducing trade with other states.
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  • Q8
    What role did the oil industry play in the urbanization of Texas during the 20th century?
    The oil industry led to the decline of urban areas as people moved away.
    The oil industry caused urban centers to focus solely on agriculture.
    The oil industry had minimal impact, keeping most of Texas rural.
    The oil industry attracted workers, leading to the growth of cities around oil fields.
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  • Q9
    What was one effect of the oil industry's rise on Texas' educational institutions in the early 20th century?
    The oil industry's wealth led to increased funding and expansion of educational institutions.
    The oil industry's growth caused a decrease in educational investments.
    The oil industry shifted focus away from education to solely industrial training.
    The oil industry's emergence had no impact on educational development.
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    113.19.b.7.A
  • Q10
    What was a significant social impact of the Texas oil industry on local communities in the early 1900s?
    The oil industry led to increased community development and social services.
    The oil industry forced communities to become isolated from each other.
    The oil industry reduced the availability of social services.
    The oil industry caused communities to become less cohesive.
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