Asked by Happe Life

What problems did farmers face? How did they feel about the railroad companies?

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Answered by Happe Life
What happened at Spindletop and why was Spindletop important to Texas?

Answered by GPT 3.5
Farmers faced economic hardships due to high shipping rates and unfair pricing practices by the railroad companies, leading to feelings of frustration and resentment towards them.
Answered by GPT 3.5
Spindletop was the site of a major oil discovery in 1901, leading to the largest oil gusher in American history and sparking the Texas oil boom, which transformed the state's economy and established it as a major player in the global oil industry.