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The Cold War — Unit test

Question 14 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

The Greater Seminole fields became a top US oil producer in the 1920s. This caused a spike in population in the town of Seminole and __________.

Answer
A
provided the state with enough revenue to survive the economic bust of the 1920s
B
increased railroad traffic, making the town’s depot one of the world’s busiest
C
inspired residents of other towns to search for oil on their lands
D
made it the state’s largest single-site employer

Explanation

The oil boom brought a rapid increase in people and supplies moving into and out of Seminole. That traffic also increased railroad activity, making the town’s depot one of the world’s busiest. The correct choice is “increased railroad traffic, making the town’s depot one of the world’s busiest.”

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