The Railways of Texas Progress

What is the best summary of "The Railways of Texas Progress"?

• Trains operated in Texas between 1853 and 1992. This form of transportation was more effective than the moving of goods by land. Texas grew because of the railroads.

• Before railroads were constructed in Texas, most people traveled by land or water. Railroads allowed people and goods to be transported across the state. People continue to travel by train because it is less expensive than air or automobile travel.

• Life in Texas changed with the growth of railroads. The movement of goods and people required less time after the railroads were built. The population and the economy grew as a result of this means of transportation.

• Railroads continue to be used today to import and export materials. The trains cost less to operate than other forms of transportation. This allows Texans to earn more money.

What effect did railroads have on the development of Texas?

• They produced competition among Texas cities.

• They limited the goods and services provided to Texans.

• They increased the use of cattle drives in Texas.

• They caused the growth of Texas cities.

What event caused the greatest change in the use of trains as a major form of transportation in Texas?

• The construction of roads and highways

• The development of airplanes

• The cost of railroad building materials

• The locations of major cities in Texas

Why does the author title the selection "The Railways of Texas Progress"?

• To introduce railroads as a new form of transportation in Texas.

• To highlight the importance of railroads in Texas history.

• To describe the uses of railroads in Texas.

• To explain the popularity of railroads in Texas.

Why were most Texas cities located near rivers and seaports before railroads were developed?

• The state of Texas built homes along the waterways of Texas.

• Railroad tracks were built along the waterways of Texas.

• Waterways were the only form of transportation.

• People relied on waterways for transportation

Which sentence from "The Railways of Texas Progress" is an opinion?

• In the early 1850's, Texas was underdeveloped and isolated from other regions of the United States.

• The city of El Paso blossomed from a population of 800 to over 10,000 people by 1890.

• This growth was the most important result of many railroads connecting within the city.

• In the 1970's, air travel became more common.

What words in paragraph 1 help the reader understand the meaning of industries?

• urban areas

• businesses and jobs

• positive impact

• construction of railroads

Why does the author include two photographs in the selection?

• To show how trains have changed over time

• To show how the number of railroads has increased

• To show a variety of locations of trains

• To show different uses of railroads in Texas