Impact of Railroads on Texas

The video discusses the transformation of travel and trade in the 19th century, focusing on the impact of railroads in Texas. Before railroads, travel was limited to horse and buggy, and trade was local. The introduction of railroads allowed ranchers to transport cattle across the U.S., expanding markets and overcoming challenges like land fencing. Railroads also created jobs, attracting immigrants and contributing to a multicultural society. Additionally, the video explains how railroads led to the standardization of time, dividing the nation into time zones to maintain schedules, a change embraced by the nation and later sanctioned by the government.

What was a major challenge for Texas ranchers before the introduction of railroads?

• Lack of cattle

• Inability to find buyers

• Difficulty in transporting cattle over long distances

• High taxes on cattle

How did railroads change the market for Texas ranchers?

• They reduced the need for cattle

• They allowed cattle to be transported to distant markets

• They increased local competition

• They made cattle drives more dangerous

What was one cultural impact of the railroad construction in Texas?

• It attracted immigrants from various countries

• It isolated Texas from the rest of the United States

• It made Texas less multicultural

• It led to a decrease in population

Before standardization, how was time typically set in different localities?

• By the nearest railroad station

• By the sun's midday position

• By the local government

• By the position of the moon

What was a significant problem caused by varying local times before the railroads standardized time?

• More frequent train accidents

• Increased travel costs

• Inconsistent train schedules

• Longer travel distances

Which organization was responsible for developing standardized time?

• The National Railroad Association

• The Federal Government

• The General Time Convention

• The United Nations

How many time zones were initially created by the General Time Convention?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

When did the railroads officially adopt Standard Time?

• 1869

• 1883

• 1918

• 1920

What was unique about the adoption of standardized time in the United States?

• It was only used by railroads

• It was adopted without any federal legislation

• It was enforced by military action

• It was rejected by most states

What global impact did the adoption of Standard Time have?

• It was only used in the United States

• It led to the creation of a global time standard

• It was quickly abandoned

• It caused confusion in international trade