The first Texas oil boom occurred after the discovery of oil in East Texas in the early 1900’s. This event was accompanied by which of the following developments to the Texas economy?
A. Other industries suffered because so many people worked in the oil industry.
B. Many Texans left the state because the oil industry destroyed the environment.
C. The oil boom allowed for cities to grow and for rapid industrialization.
D. People began leaving Texas cities for the rural areas to look for oil