Question

How did the oil boom impact higher education in Texas?

A) There was no impact on education because of the oil industry in Texas.
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B) Fewer people chose to go to college in Texas as many young men sought to find riches in the oil industry.
C) Money from Texas oil helped fund the growth of both the University of Texas and Texas A&M into prosperous universities.
D) The Texas government was not able to fund higher education because so much government spending was required for new highways and railroads to meet the demands of urbanization.

Answer 1

Answer: Its C

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Answer 2

Answer: Oil affected Texas socially because it gave poor people the opportunity to work. Since there was such a large amount of oil being produced, more people could easily find jobs. Many people became wildcatters during the time. Wildcatters are people who drill for oil in oil wells

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