Question 1

Where was oil discovered in Texas on January 1, 1900?

Accepted Answer

Spindletop

Answer

Borger

Answer

Galveston

Answer

Pennsylvania

Question 2

What increased the demand for oil in the late 1800s?

Accepted Answer

Kerosene

Answer

Whale Oil

Answer

Automobiles

Answer

Gasoline

Question 3

Where was the first successful oil well in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania

Answer

Oklahoma

Answer

Texas

Answer

Alaska

Question 4

Which of the following does not describe a Boomtown?

Accepted Answer

Stable Population

Answer

Booming Economy

Answer

Increased Crime

Answer

Dirty Water

Question 5

Who is credited with mass producing automobiles?

Accepted Answer

Henry Ford

Answer

George Dodge

Answer

John D. Rockefeller

Answer

Henry Hudson

Question 6

What city becomes a major shipping port after they build a ship channel?

Accepted Answer

Houston

Answer

Galveston

Answer

El Paso

Answer

Dallas

Question 7

What two industries also experienced Booms during the Oil Boom?

Accepted Answer

Lumber and Railroad

Answer

Lumber and Fishing

Answer

Railroad and Steel

Answer

Banking and Insurance

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