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Jan 1, 1001
earth
The history of oil in the US begins with the history of the earth which is estimated to be 4.5 billion years -
Jul 6, 1050
Mesozoic age
The Texas oil fields were formed during the Mesozoic age -
Drake oil well
First successful oil well in United States drilled by Drake in Pennsylvania -
John D. Rockefeller
Established Standard Oil Company -
Spindletop Texas
Lucas gusher in Spindletop Texas -
Ida Tarbell
Published history of Standard Oil Company and her research led to Sherman Anti Trust Act -
US Oil Production
US oil production vs import reached its height in 1970. After 1970 and following the establishment of OPEC production vs import altered dramatically. -
Bakkan Oil Deposit Montana
Largest oil field in US history -
Deepwater Horizon
Largest oil spill in US history -
Public Opinion regarding offshore drilling
Public opinion shifted to majority opposing offshore drilling
