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THE OIL INDUSTRY IN TEXAS

THE OIL INDUSTRY IN TEXAS.

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I. Oil Becomes an Industry

I. Oil Becomes an Industry. Railroads began using oil for fuel in the 1880 ’ s and demand increased . Most people thought that you could only find oil in the Northeast. There was only one oil company in the U.S. at the time, Standard Oil . .

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Texas’ Oil Industry

Texas’ Oil Industry. Chapter 20. Petroleum. Petroleum : Oil found deep in the earth that is refined as fuel Reserve : A natural resource known to exist but not yet used. Spindletop. Anthony Lucas leased land to find oil at Spindletop Hill near Beaumont , TX.

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Railroad and Oil industries revolutionize Texas.

Railroad and Oil industries revolutionize Texas. How will the connecting of the Contential Railroad affect this City?. El P aso Texas, 1886. Over 7000 lives were lost!!. Galveston is hit with a Category 5 Hurricane!. Galveston is devastated, and covered with water.

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