Impact of Railroads

What event took place on Christmas morning in 1871 in Austin?

• The first locomotive entered the capital city

• The first airplane flew over the city

• The first car was driven in the city

• The first steamboat arrived in the city

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How did railroads contribute to the economic development of Texas in the late 1800s?

• By providing faster and cheaper transportation

• By increasing the cost of goods

• By reducing the need for labor

• By making rivers more navigable

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Describe the impact of railroads on the settlement and development of West Texas.

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What were the advantages of railroads over other forms of transportation in Texas during the 1870s?

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Explain how the railroad boom affected city growth in Texas.

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The Railroads encouraged farmers to move West by selling them ​​ (a)  

• Land Grants
• Train tickets
• Farming equipment
• Cattle ranches