American History – A Survey - Angelfire

During the 1930s, 40s and 50s, much of the U.S. oil supply was produced and refined in the United States, especially Texas. Gasoline refined from this oil was sold at the pumps for 20-35 cents per gallon during this time period. During the 1960s and in succeeding decades, the Middle East gradually replaced the U.S. as the primary source of oil ... ................
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