Texas Before the Railroad Quiz

What was the greatest challenge faced by settlers in Texas?

• Lack of fertile land

• Lack of reliable transportation

• Lack of access to clean water

• Hostile American Indian tribes

What was the main issue with steamboat travel in Texas?

• Shallow inland rivers

• Lack of skilled sailors

• Lack of steamboats

• High cost of tickets

What did Texans turn to in order to solve their transportation issues?

• Bicycle paths

• Railroad

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Air travel

When did the first efforts to bring the railroad to Texas begin?

• 1850

• 1845

• 1861

• 1836

Why did the new state government of Texas not have the funds to build large-scale railroads?

• They were paying off debts from the Texas Revolution

• They invested in agriculture

• They were building new cities

• They spent all the money on military

How many miles of track were laid by smaller railroad companies in southeastern Texas by 1861?

• 200 miles

• 350 miles

• 470 miles

• 600 miles