Railroads, Ranches, and Farms

Railroads, Ranches, and Farms

Pages 358-365

Introduction

#1. Name three changes that Texas went through in the 1800’s.

The Effects of the Growth of Railroads

#2. What conditions made travel tough before the 1850’s?

#3. Why was travel by river not very reliable in Texas?

Texas Demand Railroads

#4. What benefits did many people in Texas feel railroads would bring to Texas?

First Attempts Fail

#5. How did Texas try to bring a railroad to Texas in 1836?

The Harrisburg Railroad

#6. How long was the first railroad in Texas in 1853?

#7. Where was the first rail center in Texas?

The Effects of Railroads on the Ranching Industry

#8. What happened in 1873 that opened Texas railroads up to ranchers?

#9. What effect did this have on the cattle trails?

Railroads Replace Cattle Trails

#10. What happened in Fort Worth in 1901, that created a boom in the cattle industry in Texas?

Railroads Spur the Advancement in the Agricultural Industry

#11. How did railroad lead to growth commercial agricultural?

Railroads Carry Farmers to West Texas

#12. What made it difficult to farm in West Texas?

#13. How did machinery help farmers?

#14. What happened to many farmers when crop prices fail in the late1800’s?

Railroads Boost the Economy

#15. What factors caused railroad construction to slow in Texas during the Civil War?

Funding the Railroads

#16. Name 3 things towns, cities, and counties did to encourage companies to build railroads in Texas.

Land Grants

#17. What is land grant?

#18. How much land had Texas given away to railroad companies by 1882?

Building a Railroad System

#19. How many miles of track crossed Texas in 1901?

Railroads Encourage Growth in Other Major Industries

#20. Name 3 other industries that grew in Texas because of railroads.

Outsiders Control the Railroads

Railroads Promote Urbanization and Population Growth

A More Diverse Population

#21. Name two ethnic groups came to Texas to work on railroads.

Railroads Increase the Population

#22. Why were many settlers disappointed with the land they had purchased in West Texas?

Urbanization of Texas

#23. Name 3 major cities grew because of the railroads.

Faster Travel

#24. Give an example of railroads reduced travel time.

Unfair Practices

#25. What problems arose because of railroad companies?