No matter where you live in Texas, the oil and natural gas industry benefits you. ... In FY 2020, the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid paid $13.9 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties, funds that directly support Texas schools, teachers, roads, infrastructure and essential services.
Both B and D took place, but if you had to choose one, it would be B. The technological advances made farming much more quicker and easier for a large piece of land.