What was the economic impact of events such as the 1900 Galveston Hurricane and the development of the oil industry in Texas?

Lesson 5 Discussion
After reading the lesson chapters, respond to the following questions:

1. What was the economic impact of events such as the 1900 Galveston Hurricane and the development of the oil industry in Texas? Explain fully.
2. Pick a significant historical event and describe the effect on the Texas economy in the 20th century.
3. Summarize the event and contrast the “before and after” effects on the Texas economy.

Guidelines:
• Be specific in your details. Give examples.
• Use your own words. You can paraphrase briefly, but give credit where credit is due.
• Do not simply summarize the information but provide the analysis (explain why the information is important).
• Discuss any reflection you might have on what you learned.
• You are required to write a minimum of 200 words for your discussion answer and post a 100-word response to a fellow student.