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The history of oil in the US begins with the history of the earth which is estimated to be 4.5 billion years
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The Texas oil fields were formed during the Mesozoic age
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First successful oil well in United States drilled by Drake in Pennsylvania
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Established Standard Oil Company
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Lucas gusher in Spindletop Texas
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Published history of Standard Oil Company and her research led to Sherman Anti Trust Act
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US oil production vs import reached its height in 1970. After 1970 and following the establishment of OPEC production vs import altered dramatically.
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Largest oil field in US history
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Largest oil spill in US history
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Public opinion shifted to majority opposing offshore drilling
