How did the oil boom impact higher education in Texas?
A) There was no impact on education because of the oil industry in Texas.
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B) Fewer people chose to go to college in Texas as many young men sought to find riches in the oil industry.
C) Money from Texas oil helped fund the growth of both the University of Texas and Texas A&M into prosperous universities.
D) The Texas government was not able to fund higher education because so much government spending was required for new highways and railroads to meet the demands of urbanization.

C. Money from Texas oil helped fund the growth of both the University of Texas and Texas A&M into prosperous universities.

Explanation:

The "Texas oil boom" is also known as the "gusher age." It occurred in the early 20th century. This happened when a huge supply of oil reserve was discovered near Beaumont, Texas. This led to rapid development and industrialization in the area, including the field of education.

Upon the creation of the "Santa Rita oil well," the University of Texas (a public research university in Austin) and the Texas A&M ( a public research university in College Station, Texas) obtained revenue which helped fund for their growth. This made the two universities the wealthiest among many universities in the country.

So, this explains the answer.