Question

Of the technological innovations discussed, determine which group got the most benefit from each of them: farmers in East Texas, farmers in West Texas, or cattle ranchers. Use evidence to support your answer.

Sentence stem: The _________ got the most benefit from the technological innovations discussed because ____________.

Answer 1

Cotton production soared in Texas after the Civil War. It was the state's most important crop and made more profits than all other Texas crops combined. In 1879, farmers produced over 800,000 bales of cotton. In 1900, they produced 3.5 million bales.