Question

Describe the role the railroad played in the urbanization of Texas.

Answer 1

Answer:

The era of cotton, cattle and railroads in the late 19th century was a time of huge economic growth for Texas. Railroads brought rapid expansion of people, business, and cities across the state. ... Ranching wasn't the only industry with a major impact on the Texas economy during the late 1800s

Answer 2

The role the railroad played in the urbanization of Texas.

Explanation:

• Transport was a big issue for early Texas settlers. The settled territory was largely confined to the eastern and southern  Texas river bottoms along the Gulf Coast as early as 1850.
• While steamboat navigation is prevalent in lower stretches of several rivers, such as Rio Grande, Brazos and Trinity, Texas, rivers were not deep enough for reliable transport throughout the year. Roads in wet weather were either bad or non-existent and practically impassable
• However, railway development led to the rapid expansion of men, companies and cities across the state. The railroad helped people to travel between towns and even to remote areas.
• With the mass influx in people and commodities, industry boomed thanks to railroad. As factories expanded rapidly, more jobs and therefore more workers were needed in the city. Urbanization permitted workers to live in proximity to factories and factories.