Industrial Revolution: A period of major change that saw the shift from manual labor to machine manufacturing, fueled by advancements in technology and access to abundant resources like oil.
Standard Oil Company: Founded by John D. Rockefeller, it became a dominant force in the oil industry, controlling almost all aspects of production, refining, transportation, and distribution.
Boomtowns: Settlements that experienced rapid population growth due to the sudden influx of people seeking employment opportunities in the newly established oil fields.