1. Age of Oil
Spindletop
Unit 9

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

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

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

5. 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

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

8. Copy this graphic organizer .

9. 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

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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?

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

19. 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

21. 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?

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

23. 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.

24. 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.