Age of Oil Spindletop Unit 9

Create a Timeline out of the following dates 1900 -Hurricane of 1900 in Galveston 1901- Discovery of Oil at Spindletop 1917-1918 -World War I 1918-1931 - Prohibition 1920- 19th Amendment (Women’s Suffrage) 1800-1920- The Progressive Era

Oil Discovery at Spindletop Make a chart like the one below: Political Impact Economic Impact Social Impact

Oil Discovery at Spindletop Political Impact Involvement of the Texas Railroad Commission – set limits to regulate and control oil prices

Oil Discovery at Spindletop Economic Impact Growth of cities and rise of boomtowns Increased jobs and oil-related services Development of other parts of the state Growth of automobile industry

Oil Discovery at Spindletop Social Impact Improved the standard of living What is a standard of living?

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Effects of the Galveston Hurricane Make a bubble chart. 6,000-8,000 died Major industries in Galveston moved inland to Houston City of Galveston built a seawall and increased the elevation of the city

Reform movements in Texas during the 19th-20th century

Populist Movement Make a Bubble Chart. Populism is a political doctrine where one sides with "the people" against "the elite Goal – Wanted the government of the people to protect the interests of common workers such as the agricultural workers. Farmer’s Alliance – (farmers, ranchers, and workers) spread throughout South Texas.

Populist movement continued Demanded government regulation of businesses: public ownership of the railroads, telephone, and telegraph lines Called for labor reform and the direct election of U.S. Senators.

Progressive Movement Legislative reforms were passed in the areas of labor, child labor, education, prisons, banking and public safety. These reforms included protecting Texans. Most reforms ignored minorities

Women’s suffrage 19th amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States The Texas Equal Suffrage Association supported and campaigned for the passage of the 19th amendment

Agrarian Groups (of rural life: dominated by or relating to farming or rural life) Grange The Grange or Patrons of Husbandry was organized in Texas in 1873. Offered cooperation in business, happier home lives, more social contacts, and better educational opportunities.

Labor Unions Texas Farmers Union 1902- A small newspaper editor from Point organized this Union after the failure of the Populist Party. They were active in agricultural and rural public policies.

Civil Rights Movement Grew out of the Temperance Movement (prohibition of alcohol) 1929 – League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) was formed in Corpus Christi to support the rights of Spanish Speaking people. August 18, 1920 – 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States There were also reforms in education, the prison system, and child labor. Do you feel that we still need to reform some things in Texas? Can you give me an example?

World War I Make a chart like the one below: Political Impact Economic Impact Social Impact

World War I Political Impact Approximately 200,000 Texans fought Four major military camps were set up in Texas: Camp Bowie in Ft. Worth, Camp Travis in San Antonio, Camp Logan in Houston, and Camp MacArthur in Waco

World War I Economic Impact Raised money buy buying Liberty Bonds Women joined the workforce Some foods were rationed How do you think women joining the workforce effected society in Texas?

World War I Social Impact Approximately 5000 Texans gave their lives Approximately 500 women from Texas served as nurses

James Hogg The Texas state government addressed the growth of the oil industry by establishing the Texas Railroad Commission to regulate and control oil prices. First native born Texan to become Governor due to groups such as the Texas Farmers Union, Farmers Alliance, and the Grange.

Key Leaders in Science and Technology Howard Hughes Sr. Developed a new type of drill bit called the rotary drill bit. The bit made it possible to drill through very hard rock to reach oil deep underground. The drill bit revolutionized the oil industry which is one of the largest industries in Texas.