Texas Railroads

What was the name of the time period of "rapid growth"?

(a)  

Where did the railroad boom begin in Texas?

• In cities near Amarillo

• In cities near Dallas

• In port cities along the Gulf Coast

• In cities near El Paso

After the railroad boom began, how did Texas grow?

• Texas remained unchanged during the railroad boom.
• Cities and towns were established along new railroad lines.

• Texas declined due to the railroad boom.
• Texas became less populated because of the railroad boom.

As more railroad tracks were laid across Texas, what happened to the buffalo?

• The buffalo population declined.
• The buffalo population increased.
• The buffalo migrated to Canada.
• The buffalo became a protected species.

Why did many Chinese people come to Texas during the railroad boom?

• They were escaping political unrest in China.
• They wanted to start a new life in California.
• They were attracted by the gold rush in Texas.
• They came to Texas to earn money building railroads.

What is the name of "a train steam engine"?

(a)  

Why did the railroad companies want farmers to be successful?

• To lower transportation costs for farmers.
• Railroads made money from shipping crops and by shipping supplies to farmers.

• To limit the number of goods transported by farmers.
• To reduce competition among farmers.

Why were wells built across Texas?

• To serve as historical landmarks.
• To create recreational fishing spots.
• To provide a reliable source of water.
• To store oil for future use.