Yes. By the time the Texas frontier had run its course, those who settled the land could point to a unique experience that had turned the largely Southern population into westerners. ... The long-awaited rail line burst across West Texas in 1880, sparking the growth of new towns and bringing a new era to the state.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire brought attention to Perkins and the world the terrible working conditions that existed for many in the United States.
