Railroads in Texas

Front

During the 1850’s, railroads came to Texas, changing the way people lived. _______________ could be transported more easily.

Back

Merchandise

Front

Before 1870’s, Texans traveled mainly by horse, wagon, or _________________.

Back

Stagecoach

Front

A _________ is a time of rapid growth.

Back

boom

Front

Trains were powered by ________________.

Back

steam engine

Front

A ________________ is a place where 2 or more railroad lines come across.

Back

junction

Front

By 1910, Texas had more _____________ of railroad tracks than any other state in the country!

Back

miles

Front

The Texas boom initiated at the _______________________, then it overextended northward.

Back

Gulf Coast Ports

Front

Railroad workers dug _________________ every 30 miles besides tracks.

Back

water wells

Front

Railroads companies also helped develop new _______________.

Back

factories

Front

Railroad companies taught people better techniques to _________.

Back

farm