In 3-5 sentences explain how developments both outside and inside Texas encouraged Texas farmers to rapidly increase the amount of cotton that they grew from 1860 and 1900
Outside of Texas, advancements in transportation and communication, such as the expansion of railroads, allowed Texas farmers to more easily transport their cotton to markets both domestically and internationally. This increased connectivity also meant that Texas farmers could access new markets and higher prices for their cotton. Furthermore, technological advancements in farming equipment, like the cotton gin, made the production of cotton more efficient and profitable, encouraging farmers to plant more cotton. This, combined with the fertile soil and favorable climate in Texas, incentivized farmers to rapidly increase the amount of cotton grown in the state during this time period.
