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Oil was discovered in Texas in what year?
1900's
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A gusher is something that forces ......?....out?
oil
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Which household items contain petroleum products?
lotion, lip balm, paint
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Oil was discovered beneath which hill?
Spindletop
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Why was discovering Spindeltop important?
It caused Texans to boom and prosper
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Gasoline and motor oil are types of
petroleum
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Which state became the leading oil producing state?
Texas
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Why did thousands of people move to Spindletop area?
They hoped to get rich from the oil
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How did the oil boom change the lives of Texans>
Oil allowed for paved roads so cars could travel on them Oil gave fuel to trains to export and import goods Oil boom allowed for many people to work and make money from the oil
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Which petroleum product is oil used in?
pavement for roads
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What is an oil refinery?
A factory that brings crude oil from the ground, cleaned, processed and turned into oil products
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Who is Patrillo Higgins?
Discovered oil at Spindletop
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During the oil boom, what were some new uses for oil?
Fuel for trains and machines