1) What is the main idea of Natural Resources and Workers? a) In the 1700's priests came to build missions. b) Texas is a top producer of oil. c) Industries grow and jobs are created around natural resources. d) People have moved to different states for work. 2) Agriculture is a $35 billion industry. What is agriculture? a) farming b) cultural museums c) raising cattle d) tourism 3) Fill in the blank. The oil business in Texas has created _______________________________________. a) a successful automobile industry. b) jobs and businesses c) a thriving restaurant row d) construction of oil rigs 4) What was the result of the Spanish building missions in the 1700's in California? a) the gold rush b) the Model T c) agriculture d) tourism 5) Why did some of the Native Americans rebel against the Spanish mission priests? a) They had to change their way of life. b) They learned how to cultivate crops. c) They lived in poor conditions. d) They learned trades. 6) What was a result of the 1849 California Gold Rush? a) Lumber business had a bust. b) Agriculture business lost money. c) Agriculture business grew. d) Prospectors became very rich. 7) What happened as a result of the Chinese Exclusion Act? a) Chinese could not become citizens. b) Chinese could not drink water in the white fountains. c) Chinese had to ride at the back of the bus. d) They were forced to work in the farms. 8) What happened as a result of the Great Depression of the 1930's? a) Farmers migrated to Europe.  b) Farmers migrated to California.  c) Farmers became gold miners. d) Farmers migrated to the Midwest. 9) What was a consequence of World War II, in the 1940's? a) Farmers went to work in factories. b) Farmers went to work in the ranchos. c) Farmers sold their crops to Germany. d) Farmers lost all their crops. 10) Why was it significant that oil was discovered in Texas in 1901? a) World War II jets could burn oil. b) Candles could be made from oil. c) Gasoline could be made from oil. d) Restaurants could use cooking oil.

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