Question

Which statement explains the view that most Texas farmers held of railroads in the late nineteenth century?(1 point)
Responses

Most Texas farmers practiced subsistence agriculture and therefore were indifferent to railroads since they had few dealings with them.
Most Texas farmers practiced subsistence agriculture and therefore were indifferent to railroads since they had few dealings with them.

Texas farmers appreciated that railroads allowed them to ship their crops to market but felt that they were charged unfairly high fees.
Texas farmers appreciated that railroads allowed them to ship their crops to market but felt that they were charged unfairly high fees.

Texas farmers celebrated railroads for providing them access to markets for their crops and for helping keep farming profitable by charging fair fees.
Texas farmers celebrated railroads for providing them access to markets for their crops and for helping keep farming profitable by charging fair fees.

Texas farmers denounced railroads for introducing commercial agriculture to the state.
Texas farmers denounced railroads for introducing commercial agriculture to the state.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the view that most Texas farmers held of railroads in the late nineteenth century is:

**Texas farmers appreciated that railroads allowed them to ship their crops to market but felt that they were charged unfairly high fees.**

This perspective reflects the common sentiment among farmers who relied on railroads for transportation of their goods but often found the freight rates burdensome and felt exploited by railroad companies.