Impact of the Railroads on Life in Texas

Where did new towns start at?

• Where there was water

• Where there was a store

• Where there was wood

• Where the kids were

What did people bring to Texas?

• Their bad vibes

• Their Disease

• Their culture

• Their love

What does locomotive mean?

• A city

• A water well

• A dance move

• A train

What was the leading Texas industry?

• Lumber

• Water

• Crops

• Croc Charms

How were the Native American's lives changed?

• They wanted a makeover.

• They were tired of their lives.

• The jewlery business they had was booming.

• The buffalo were being destroyed.

How long was the Red River War?

• 5 years

• 2 years

• 6 months

• 5 days

What did the railways not use lumber for?

• Fuel

• Crossties

• Coach Cars

• Water

• Depot Buildings

Railroads shipped products from Texas to other states.

• True

• False