In 1900, after Galveston was struck by a devastating hurricane, efforts to make Houston into a viable deep-water port were accelerated. The following year, oil discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont prompted the development of the Texas petroleum industry. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt approved a $1 million improvement project for the Houston Ship Channel. By 1910 the city's population had reached 78,800, almost doubling from a decade before. African-Americans formed a large part of the city's population, numbering 23,929 people, or nearly one-third of the residents. COUNT 5
QSN1 What event caused an increase in effort to promote the Houston port? ANS1 hurricane QSN2 Where was oil found that promoted the development of the oil industry in Houston? ANS2 Spindletop QSN3 Near what Texas city is the Spindletop oil field located? ANS3 Beaumont QSN4 In what year did Houston's population reach 78,000? ANS4 1910 QSN5 Who approved the improvement project for the Houston ship channel? ANS5 President Theodore Roosevelt