The Middle Kingdom was a time of achievements for the ancient Egyptians. <em>Art took on new styles and techniques, like the block style</em>, where art was produced from large blocks of stone. Irrigation projects at the Faiyum, a large oasis on the west bank of the Nile in Lower Egypt, increased harvests.
some change was made during the Middle Kingdom was the sea-faring expeditions. These sea-faring expeditions required thousands of men and careful planning to avoid disruption with Kerma. Irrigation was another important project that took place during the late 12th dynasty
huge ranches had developed in Texas. One factor that led to their growth was changes in the railroads. In the 1860s, most rail lines ended north of Texas, so cattle had to be driven to them. In the 1880s, rail lines were extended into the state.
