Which of the following statements is FALSE? a. The railroads had a positive impact on the economic prosperity of Texas. b. Texas
towns without railroad access remained small. c. With the construction of railroads came a big decrease in violence across the West. d. Mexican immigrants fled the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and settled in South Texas. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
Answer: c. With the construction of railroads came a big decrease in violence across the West.
Explanation:
There is no evidence suggesting that the construction of railroads helped reduce violence in the West. There is no evidence suggesting that it increased it either.
That being said, there were probably more chances for crime though as a result of new railroads because people could be robbed on trains and in stations.
