Oil Boom
A type of fuel primarily used for fire 100 years ago.
Kerosene
Which event made Abraham Lincoln a national figure before he became president?
The Lincoln-Douglas debates.
Where was the Goliad massacre?
Goliad.
How does rainfall change from east to west?
Decreases
What was the top wind speed?
145 MPH
What is a Gusher?
An oil well where oil flows quickly without being pumped.
What was the main result of the Dred Scott decision?
Slaves were considered property and could not sue in court.
When was the runaway scrape?
March-April 1836.
Which region is the driest and hottest?
Mountains and Basins
When was the galveston hurricane?
September 8, 1900
Boom and Bust cycle
What issued caused southern states to secede after Lincolns election?
The spread of slavery.
When was The battle of San jacinto
April 21,1836
What is a major landmark found in the Great Plains?
Edwards Plateau
Does Galveston Have a deep harbor?
Yes
What is the name of of nonrenewable resources?
Fossil Fuels
Who led a slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831?
Nat Turner
When was the treaties of velasco?
May 14,1836
What are the characteristics of the climate in the North Central Plains?
Moderate precipitation, cold winters, hot summers
Is Galveston on an Island?
Yes
What is a another name for oil?
Black Gold
What is sectionalism?
When 2 parts of a country don't agree.
Where was the battle of Gonzalas?
Gonzales.
Which region receives the highest rainfall and is most populated?
Coastal Plains
What was the estimated death toll of the 1900 storm?
6,000 to over 12,000