The Oil Boom
This year is considered a major turning point in Texas history because it marked the beginning of the oil boom.
What is 1901?
This term describes the cycle of rapid growth and sudden decline that characterized the Texas oil economy.
What is "Boom and Bust"?
During the 20th century, the oil industry most affected Texans by increasing this societal process. (Hint: When towns become cities)
What is urbanization?
This Catholic priest is known for the "Grito de Dolores," which helped spark the Mexican War of Independence.
Who is Father Miguel Hidalgo?
This specific location near Beaumont saw a massive oil "gusher" that changed the state's economy forever.
What is Spindletop?
This process, which transformed the Texas economy, was largely driven by the oil industry's increased need for machines, factories, and transportation.
What is industrialization?
These fast-growing communities saw a massive population increase almost overnight following the discovery of oil.
What are boomtowns?
This Spanish explorer lived among Native Texans for years after being shipwrecked on the coast in 1528.
Who is Cabeza de Vaca?
As oil was pumped from the ground, these two methods were primarily used to transport it to other locations.
What are railroads and pipelines?
This industry actually saw an increase during the oil boom because more of this was needed to build houses for new workers.
What is the lumber industry?
These were two negative social or environmental impacts of the oil industry.
What are dangerous work conditions and oil spills?
He was the commander of the Texas army at San Jacinto and the first elected President of the Republic of Texas.
Who is Sam Houston?
These industrial facilities were built to process raw oil, a development that created many new jobs for Texans.
What are refineries?
Politically, the oil industry impacted Texas by providing more of this for the state to spend on highways and education.
What is tax money?
This devastating natural disaster in 1900 caused many businesses to move, setting the stage for that city to become a major hub right before the oil boom began
What is the Galveston Hurricane?
This lieutenant colonel was the commander of the Texan forces at the Alamo and author of the famous "Victory or Death" letter.
Who is William B. Travis?