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- The Texas oil boom, sometimes called the gusher age, was a period of dramatic change and economic growth in the U.S. state of Texas during the early 20th century that began with the discovery of a large petroleum reserve near Beaumont, Texas.
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The Texas oil boom, sometimes called the gusher age, was a period of dramatic change and economic growth in the U.S. state of Texas during the early 20th century that began with the discovery of a large petroleum reserve near Beaumont, Texas.
The population of Texas continued to grow rapidly throughout the 20th century, becoming the second-largest state in population in the United States by 1994. Also during the 20th century, the state continued to become economically highly diversified, with a growing economic base in emerging technologies in the 21st century.
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Jan 19, 2022 · Texas in the first two decades of the twenty-first century has been a story of three major trends: dramatic demographic change, a diversifying and maturing economy, and a political system that has struggled to adjust to both.
1920s in Texas Overview The 20th Century (page 1) from “A Concise History of Texas” By Mike Kingston, for Texas State Historical Association http://texasalmanac.com/topics/history/timeline/20th-century-%E2%80%94-1 Provides a general summary of the political, social, and economic events of the 1920s in Texas.
Although still predominantly a rural state, Texas cities were growing. In 1900, only 17 percent of the population lived in urban areas; by 1920, that figure had almost doubled to 32 percent. A discontent developed with the growth of the cities.
The Gusher Age. The Texas oil boom, sometimes called the gusher age, was a period of dramatic change and economic growth in the U.S. state of Texas during the early 20th century that began with the discovery of a large petroleum reserve near Beaumont, Texas.
