The Transformation of the Texas Economy in the Twentieth Century

question 61

Multiple Choice

The transformation of the Texas economy in the twentieth century began with

• A) the opening of overseas agricultural export markets.
• B) the oil industry boom prompted by the discovery of the Spindletop field.
• C) the construction of numerous military facilities during World War II.
• D) the shift from a manufacturing to a service economy.
• E) none of the above.

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