How did the oil industry contribute to the economic growth of Oklahoma during the early 1900s? Choose the best two answers.

A: The oil field attracted investors and wildcatters, which meant more jobs to bring people to the state to work
B: Because oil fields were in Oklahoma, oil could only be sold in the state
C: The oil field attracted people to work in the state, which meant more businesses were needed to meet the needs of the increased population
D: Oklahoma had more oil than any other state, so surrounding states would send money to support the economy of Oklahoma

1 answer

A: The oil field attracted investors and wildcatters, which meant more jobs to bring people to the state to work
C: The oil field attracted people to work in the state, which meant more businesses were needed to meet the needs of the increased population