In 1-2 sentences tell me how did the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission make business better for farmers, ranchers, and shippers? (Unit 2 Lesson 8 page 14-16)
Points to include in your answer:
Who pushed for railroad regulation and created the Texas Railroad Commission?
What did the commission oversee?
The creation of the Texas Railroad Commission, pushed for by farmers, ranchers, and shippers, improved business for them by overseeing and regulating railroad rates, ensuring fair prices and preventing monopolistic practices that would negatively affect their livelihoods.
