In 3-5 sentences explain how developments both sides outside of Texas and inside the state encourage Texas Farmers to rapidly increase the amount of cotton they grew from 1860 to 1900
From 1860 to 1900, developments both inside and outside of Texas contributed to a rapid increase in cotton production by Texas farmers. The demand for cotton increased globally due to the Industrial Revolution, which created a market for cotton textiles. Technological advancements, such as the cotton gin and improved transportation systems, increased the efficiency and profitability of cotton farming. Additionally, economic opportunities resulting from the end of the Civil War and the expansion of railroads encouraged Texas farmers to expand their cotton growing operations.
