Question

Explain the causes of the rapid industrialization that occurred in Texas in the 1920s

Answer 1

Answer:

Improved transportation systems. It became easier for people to become mobile. Shipping became cheaper and quicker. Construction of the Houston ship channel 1914. Train freight was more effective than wagon freight. Boom in oil. The growth of oil industry led to more jobs and to the development of towns.

Answer 2

Railroads and Oil boom

Explanation:

• The 19th century was a period of great change and rapid industrialisation. The transport of early settlers in Texas was a big issue. In the late 19th century, railroads were instrumental to Texas' huge economic growth.
• The Texas oil boom, which started with the discovery of a vast oil reserve at the beginning of the 20th century, was a time of drastic changes and economic development of the US state in Texas. The oil and gas industry's growth has helped to diversify the state economy.
• A sudden huge growth was caused by the oil boom of the 1920s in Texas. Quiet, rural areas soon were over-run with oil derricks. There was tremendous growth in the population, the new industries and the economy. As more oil was produced, more uses for it were found
• The boom of oil industry helped in the growth  and promotion of other industries in Texas. It aslo helped to offset the effects of the Depression