Question

It is 1885 and Texas is experiencing important changes! You are local reporter and has been asked to create about the growth of railroads and developments in the agriculture industry. You must explain how these are impacting Texas and the Texas frontier. Finally, you must explain the contributions of James Hogg. Your broadside will be posted in the streets so make sure it is eye-catching and persuasive. Use your notes from today’s lesson to create your broadside. MUST HAVES ARE BELOW.
___Bold, large title that grabs people’s attention (15 points)
___Description of how the following are impacting Texas and the Texas frontier:
___Railroads (20 points)
___Barbed wire (20 points)
___Windmills (20 points)
___Explanation of James Hogg’s contributions—How did he impact the railroad industry? (15 points)
___Illustrations/images to support your writing (5 points)
___ Shows significant effort; few to no spelling/grammatical errors (5 points)
actually born in the state. He was known for his populist beliefs and reforms he felt were necessary to protect the common people from giant corporations. As Texas Attorney General, Hogg pushed legislation forward to regulate railroads and to limit the development of trusts (groups that work together to discourage competition) or monopolies. He felt monopolies undermined the free enterprise system. Hogg helped write and pass the Anti-Trust Act of 1889. This act made it illegal to limit trade or fix prices. The law was targeted railroads. A year later, he established the Texas Railroad Commission. The commission forced the railroads to lower their rates. Soon, it had forces the railroads to end many of their unfair practices.
He was a champion of public schools, state universities, and teacher education. During his second term, Hogg urged the Texas legislature to pass an anti-lynching law, which it finally did in 1897.

write like a 7th grader and make it short

Answer 1

***** TEXAS IS CHANGING — RAILS, FENCES, & WIND POWER! *****

Hear ye! Hear ye! The frontier is growing fast. New inventions and laws are changing life in Texas. Read how these changes help our families — and what we must watch for!

RAILROADS — A NEW LIFELINE
- Trains bring people, goods, and money to our towns. Markets open for our cotton, cattle, and crops.
- Railroads make towns grow quickly and let farmers sell farther away. Travel is faster and safer.
- But big railroad companies can charge high rates and stop fair trade. That hurts small farmers and ranchers. We need rules to keep railroads honest.

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BARBED WIRE — THE FENCE THAT CHANGED THE PLAINS
- Barbed wire lets farmers fence their land cheaply. Crops and young animals are safer.
- Fences end the once-open range. Cattle drives are harder, so ranching changes.
- Sometimes fences cause fights between farmers and ranchers. We must find fair solutions.

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WINDMILLS — WATER FROM THE EARTH
- Windmills pump water from deep wells. Towns and farms can grow away from rivers.
- Farmers can water crops and give livestock fresh water. Life on the plains gets easier.
- Windmills help settle dry land and make new farms possible.

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JAMES HOGG — A FRIEND TO THE PEOPLE
- James Hogg was born in Texas and fights for the common people.
- He worked to stop big companies from hurting small farmers. Hogg helped make the Anti-Trust Act of 1889. That law made it illegal to fix prices or stop trade.
- He started the Texas Railroad Commission. The Commission made railroads lower unfair rates and stop unfair practices.
- Hogg also supports public schools and teachers. He wants Texas to be fair for everyone.

WHAT WE MUST DO
Support laws and leaders who protect small farmers and towns. Railroads, barbed wire, and windmills can make Texas better — but only if we keep them fair and safe for all.

Stand together for a stronger Texas!

(Poster made by your local reporter — go tell your neighbors!)