Question

How did the growth of railroads affect Texans

Answer 1

article: Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads - Texas Our Texas

"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. ... Many would think that Texas cotton production would be in decline after the Civil War with the loss of slave labor."

source: https://texasourtexas.texaspbs.org/the-eras-of-texas/cotton-cattle-railroads/

Answer 2

Although the era of the cowboy slowly came to an end as ranchers found that railroads were a faster and more economical way of transporting cattle for sale, the era of ranching and cattle production continued. Ranching wasn't the only industry with a major impact on the Texas economy during the late 1800s.
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