4A wk 16 art 7 Transportation

What was the main reason settlers needed new forms of transportation in Texas during the mid-1800s?

• To explore new territories

• To improve communication

• To continue settling in Texas

• To increase trade with Europe

How was steam created in the 1800s?

• By burning wood under a pot

• By burning coal under a boiler of water

• By using solar panels

• By using windmills

What was the purpose of the steam engine when it was first imported from England?

• To power factories

• To create better transportation on water and land

• To generate electricity

• To improve farming techniques

What was one of the main benefits of the steam locomotive?

• It could move more cargo faster than horses or oxen

• It was cheaper than other forms of transportation

• It could fly over rivers

• It was powered by electricity

What impact did the steam engine have on jobs?

• It reduced the number of jobs

• It created many new jobs

• It made jobs more difficult

• It had no impact on jobs

Why was reliable steamboat travel limited in Texas?

• It was too expensive

• It only reached deep rivers and the Gulf Coast

• It was too slow

• It was not popular

What was the speed of travel for steamboats?

• Up to ten miles per hour

• Up to five miles per hour

• Up to twenty miles per hour

• Up to two miles per hour

What was the effect of the first railroad in Texas in 1850?

• It decreased settlement in West Texas

• It made moving around the state faster and easier

• It was not successful

• It only operated for a short time

By 1862, how many miles of railroad track had been laid in Texas?

• Nearly 100 miles

• Nearly 200 miles

• Nearly 500 miles

• Nearly 1000 miles

What did the northern states use the new steam technology for?

• To increase manufacturing

• To improve agriculture

• To build more schools

• To enhance communication