Railroads

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The innovation of the

contributed to population growth, cities and town growth, cattle business boom, and cotton farming spread.

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What was the leading cause of the end of cattle driving in Texas?

• expanding agriculture

• expanding railroads

• severe drought

• Cow fever

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How did railroads change the way Texans farmed?

• a farmer could grow more than his family needed and transport the rest to markets to earn money

• railroads began taking all the land that farmers once grew crops on

• farming was no longer a way of life because many people moved to cities

• commercial agriculture was ruined

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The railroads changed the way Texans farmed. Which options support this statement? Check all that apply

• Farmers grew as many cash crops as they could to transport to new markets

• Commercial agriculture (growing crops for profit) had dramatic growth

• Farmers could use the railroads to bring in seeds and supplies

• Farmers downsized their crops because they could not afford the railroad prices.

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The railroads made it easier for farmers to ship their crops.

True or False

• True

• False

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Which statements are True

Check all that apply

• Railroads changed the west in many ways and was essential to life and work in Texas

• Expansion of settlement in much of Texas followed the building of the railroads

• Populations in Urban areas grew due to cities being near the railroads

• Farmers could grow cash crops and transport them across the nation

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As the rural population decreases, the urban population

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How did James Hogg affect the railroad construction?

• he promoted the establishment of a railroad commission

• he was elected to combine all railroads into one company

• he created the transcontinental railroad

• he is responsible for bringing railroads to Texas

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List all of the Positive impacts the Railroad had on Texas

• Population growth

• growth in commercial agriculture

• faster travel time

• decreased crop production