
Cotton Railroads
Authored by John Robinson
Social Studies
7th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did the growth of railroads affect Texas farmers?
Profits rose as railroads gave farmers an inexpensive way to ship their crops
to new markets.
Profits rose as farmers’ organizations joined with railroad companies to
control the price and delivery of crops.
Profits fell as railroad companies forced farmers to give up prime farmland
so they could build new tracks.
Profits fell due to the high shipping rates railroad companies charged
farmers to transport their crops.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I am a former Texas Governor, Set up the Texas Railroad Commission Who am I?
Quanah Parker
Bose Ikard
James Hogg
Charles Goodnight
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role did railroads play in Texas’ economy?
Railroads brought very few people to Texas.
The trains were made to transport people only.
The railroads made it harder to transport goods to the East.
A way to transport good to market
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did the expansion of railroads impact the cotton industry in the Southern United States during the 19th century?
It decreased the demand for cotton by making other crops more accessible.
It increased the demand for cotton by facilitating faster and cheaper transportation.
It had no significant impact on the cotton industry.
It led to a decline in cotton production due to land being used for railroads.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was a major consequence of the development of railroads for cotton farmers in the 1800s?
Increased isolation from markets.
Higher transportation costs.
Access to new markets and increased profits.
Decreased competition among cotton producers.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the relationship between cotton production and railroad expansion in the 19th century?
Railroad expansion led to a decrease in cotton production.
Cotton production and railroad expansion were unrelated.
Railroad expansion facilitated the growth of the cotton industry.
Cotton production hindered the expansion of railroads.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did railroads contribute to the economic development of the Southern United States in relation to cotton?
By reducing the cost of transporting cotton to ports and markets.
By increasing the cost of cotton production.
By limiting access to international markets.
By decreasing the quality of cotton available.
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