Which statement best explains the rapid growth of Houston in relation to the development of the oil industry?

A. Houston was located near the oil fields; as the industry grew, the city became
the center of the oil business.

B. Houston was the state's center for banking and finance; as oil companies grew,
they relied on these services.

C. Houston was home to many meatpacking plants; as oil workers demand for beef
increased, so did the city.

D. Houston was the largest city in Texas, so oil companies chose to establish their
corporate offices there.