Question

Which of the following technological innovations was most important for settlers living in West Texas in the late 1800s?

A.
windmill
B.
telegraph
C.
steamboat
D.
cotton gin

Answer 1

The answer is windmill which is answer A. Windmills were used to pump water from water sources that were hundreds of feet below the surface. Settlers relied on this water for drinking and for providing water for their livestock. It was necessary for people to use these methods to get water because the region receives very little rainfall each year.