Why was crude oil in higher demand in the mid-1800's than it had been before?

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Ankit Bhatia · Answer 1 · 2021-11-26T15:03:12+0000

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The 19th century was a period of great change and rapid industrialization. The iron and steel industry spawned new construction materials, the railroads connected the country and the discovery of oil provided a new source of fuel. The discovery of the Spindletop geyser in 1901 drove huge growth in the oil industry.

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