effects of railroads texas became urbanized with major towns built along railroads ranchers were...
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Effects of Railroads
Texas became urbanized with major towns built along Railroads
Ranchers were able to ship cattle & crops across Texas quicker & cheaper
Areas were opened for settlement
Transportation In the early 19th
century, the main methods of transportation were wagons, carriages & horses.
By the late 19th century, railroads & steamboats became common. These helped Texas become urbanized.
Industries GrowThe building of railroads also led to the growth of new industries, including cattle & meatpacking, lumber and coal.
Work & Lifestyles Change
The growth of industries led to a greater need for workers. Workers had 12-hour workdays & 6-day workweeks with a salary of $1 per day.
In 1870, Texas industries hired twice as many children as women.
Minorities in Texas
Texas towns grew quickly due to the rise in immigration from various countries. Mexicans: Settled in South
Texas for large amount of ranch land near Mexico.
Irish: Settled in San Patricio Germans: Settled in
Fredericksburg French: Settled in
Castroville