Railroad Boom Part 1 (W.23) pg.1

Why were many Texas rivers not suitable for large steamboats?

• They were too shallow

• They were too narrow

• They were too polluted

• They were too crowded

What was a problem with horse-drawn coach rides in early Texas?

• They were very comfortable

• They were too cold

• They were too fast

• They were slow, hot, and dusty

What made the few roads in Texas nearly impassable in wet weather?

• They were flooded

• They were icy

• They were not paved

• They were too busy

Why was transporting goods by wagon or cart expensive?

• Goods were taxed heavily

• Wagons and carts were rare

• Journeys were longer and harder due to bad roads

• Goods often got lost

What did Texas need to improve its transportation system?

• Larger roads

• More steamboats

• New methods of transportation

• More horses

Which transportation method proved to be the most effective for Texas?

• Air travel

• Canals

• Railroads

• Roads

When did railroad companies start laying tracks in the eastern United States?

• In the early 2000s

• In the early 1800s

• In the late 1700s

• In the mid-1900s

What followed the movement of people and the start of new communities?

• New businesses

• New schools

• New tracks

• New laws

Why did Texas want more people to move to the state?

• To start new farms

• To build more cities

• To increase its wealth

• It didn't have many large cities

What did people outside of Texas want for traveling to the state?

• Cheaper tickets

• An easy way to get there

• More luggage space

• Faster travel time