Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The Permanent University Fund was used by the Texas legislature to put a halt to the expansion of
oil production in Northern Texas.
b. In the 1900s Texas oil production expanded to the Permian Basin and East Texas.
c. Many people were wary of airplane travel when it was first introduced.
d. Refineries established along the coast made it convenient for tankers to ship oil outside of Texas.

a. The Permanent University Fund was used by the Texas legislature to put a halt to the expansion of oil production in Northern Texas.

Explanation:

Option A provides the statement that is false. In this question, we learn about the Permanent University Fund (PUF). This fund was not used by the Texas legislature to put a halt to the expansion of oil production in Northern Texas. Instead, the Permanent University Fund (PUF) was created by the state of Texas in order to fund public education in the state. The fund can only be used in public universities located within Texas.

answer:   c. the drafting of common sense

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