Railroads

expanding agriculture

expanding railroads

severe drought

Cow fever

a farmer could grow more than his family needed and transport the rest to markets to earn money

railroads began taking all the land that farmers once grew crops on

farming was no longer a way of life because many people moved to cities

commercial agriculture was ruined

Farmers grew as many cash crops as they could to transport to new markets

Commercial agriculture (growing crops for profit) had dramatic growth

Farmers could use the railroads to bring in seeds and supplies

Farmers downsized their crops because they could not afford the railroad prices.

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Railroads changed the west in many ways and was essential to life and work in Texas

Expansion of settlement in much of Texas followed the building of the railroads

Populations in Urban areas grew due to cities being near the railroads

Farmers could grow cash crops and transport them across the nation

he promoted the establishment of a railroad commission

he was elected to combine all railroads into one company

he created the transcontinental railroad

he is responsible for bringing railroads to Texas

Population growth

growth in commercial agriculture

faster travel time

decreased crop production