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 __________.

Question

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


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is B. increased railroad traffic, making the town’s depot one of the world’s busiest.

The discovery of oil typically leads to increased transportation needs for both the crude oil and the workers, which would result in heightened railroad activity.