Railroads
What did the Texas government provide to encourage railroad building?
Land and money.
What does urbanization mean?
he process of an area becoming more like a town or city.
What is sharecropping?
A system where landowners allow tenants to use the land in return for a share of the crops produced.
What is an incentive?
Something that encourages or motivates people to do something.
What are innovations?
New and creative ideas, methods, or products.
What year did Texas see its first railroad?
1850
What city grew from 3,000 to 38,000 people from 1870 to 1890?
Dallas
Why did farmers want to grow different crops?
Relying on only one crop was risky.
Define subsidies.
Free money from the government to help grow a business.
Name one innovation in Galveston.
The first electric building in Texas.
How many miles of railroad tracks did Texas have by 1900?
10,000 miles
Name one town that formed because of railroads.
Sealy, Rosenberg, or Amarillo.
What cycle did sharecroppers experience?
A cycle of debt and reliance on landowners.
What is trade?
The buying, selling, or exchanging of goods and services.
What was the first electric building in Texas?
An electric building in Galveston.
What was a major hub for trains in Texas?
Houston
How did railroads help cities grow?
They created jobs and improved transportation.
What was the Texas Farmers' Alliance?
An organization that helped farmers work together to save money and increase profits.
What does debt mean?
Something, typically money, that is owed or due.
How did railroads improve communication?
They made it easier for people to connect and trade.
How did railroads help the lumber industry?
hey transported wood from East Texas to other areas.
What major port city was affected by a hurricane in 1900?
Galveston
Why did many farmer groups fail?
Lack of funds and expertise.
How did railroads impact the economy?
They connected towns, created jobs, and allowed for faster delivery of goods.
What did the Grange provide for farmers?
A place to socialize and discuss farming techniques.