OIL AND PROGRESSIVE ERA

The spindle top was the name of the land that Higgins owned,he filled millions of barrels a day after discovering oil on his land.But before he could look for it he had to contract a engineer.

Engineer Anthony F. Lucas was the only engineer willing to help Higgin's drill for oil when they struck end oil he and Higgin's became very wealthy.

TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION

The Railroad Commission, through its Oil and Gas Division, regulates the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas in Texas.

PROGRESSIVE ERA.

The Progressive Era was a period of widespread social activism and political reform in the United States from the 1890 to 1933. The progressive era was also known as the reform era.

18TH 19TH AND 21ST

• The 18th amendment declared that the production or use of alcohol is illegal or law Prohibition
• The 19th amendment game women the right to vote
• The 21st amendment crosses out the 18th amendment and made alcohol legal