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Age of Oil
Age of Oil & the Progressive Era
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What city became Texas' major port after the Galveston Hurricane? | Houston |
| Where did the hurricane strike Texas in 1900? | Galveston |
| What did the city of Galveston build in order to protect the city from further hurricanes? | Seawall |
| What was the nickname given to the city of Beaumont after the huge oil discovery? | "Boomtown" |
| What amendment gave all women full voting rights in the U.S.? | 19th Amendment |
| What amendment was added to the constitution to prohibit Alcohol? | 18th Amendment |
| Who won "The Great War"? | Allied Powers |
| What was the name of the ship that was sunk by Germany? | The Lusitania |
| Who was the German ambassador who offered U.S. land to Mexico if they helped them in the war? | Arthur Zimmerman |
| Which region of Texas was a major spot for oil? | Coastal Plains |