Which statement summarizes how the railroads helped shape the Texas economy in the late nineteenth century?(1 point)
Responses
a) The railroads enabled the efficient transportation of goods and people, leading to increased trade and economic growth in Texas.
b) The railroads caused economic stagnation in Texas, as they stifled competition and controlled the flow of goods and prices.
c) The railroads negatively impacted the Texas economy, as they forced small farmers and ranchers out of business.
d) The railroads had no significant impact on the Texas economy in the late nineteenth century.