Unit 9 AT

What does the term "mechanized" mean in the context of farming?

• Using only animal labor

• Relying on machines for production

• Growing crops without water

• Planting only one type of crop

How had agriculture changed by the late 1890s?

• It remained the same as in the early 1800s.

• It became more industrialized and used new technologies.

• Farmers stopped growing crops altogether.

• Only small family farms existed.

Which crop's production continued to increase, creating an economic boom in Texas agriculture?

• Cotton

• Corn

• Wheat

• Rice

What happened when more farmers began to grow cotton in Texas?

• Supply exceeded demand and prices fell

• Cotton prices increased

• Cotton became less popular

• Farmers stopped growing cotton

How did new farm technology impact Texas agriculture?

• It allowed products to be shipped to national markets

• It reduced the need for farming

• It made cotton less valuable

• It stopped the production of vegetables

What is a likely consequence for farmers when the price of cotton falls sharply?

• They may become tenant farmers or sharecroppers

• They become wealthy

• They stop using technology

• They only grow fruits and vegetables

What typically follows a "boom" in a "boom and bust" cycle?

• Bust

• More boom

• Stability

• Inflation only

What is one possible negative effect of a "bust" period in the economy?

• Increased unemployment

• More job opportunities

• Higher wages for everyone

• More businesses opening

How can communities prepare for the "bust" part of the "boom and bust" cycle?

• Save resources and diversify the economy

• Only focus on one crop

• Ignore economic changes

• Spend all profits quickly

What was one way Governor Lawrence Sullivan “Sul” Ross helped Texas prosper economically?

• Expanding the state’s railroad network

• Building new schools

• Starting oil drilling

• Creating new cities