7th Texas History: Urbanization and Railroads
The discovery of oil in Texas resulted in the development of other industries, increasing urbanization in Texas, and an expansion of the Railroad Commission.
Question 1
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What other industries flourished in Texas following the discovery of oil (1900-1920)?
Question 2
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What cities became economic centers for Texas in the early 1900s?
Question 3
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Why did the refinery industry in Texas concentrate in the Houston area?
Question 4
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What was characteristic of the economic boom that developed in Texas as a result of the oil industry?
Question 5
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Why was it necessary to expand the role of the Texas Railroad Commission to regulate the oil industry?
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