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1. When Should the Government get Involved? Based upon the evidence presented to you over the past couple of days, when should the government get involved in businesses and industries? You must use technological, economic, social and environmental examples and evidence from at least 3 different industries to support your conclusion.
2. What is the best explanation as to why population grew in Texas between the years 1900 -1920?
3. Learning Target I can explain why the government got involved in different industries.

4. Government in Industries C-Notes

5. A Changing Texas Developments in science and technology helped to change Texas during the late 1800s and early 1900s New industries emerged More money came into Texas More people came into Texas However there was a still a need for the government to get involved. What are some examples?
6. Cattle Many people were against fencing and barbed wire along the open-range Therefore fence cutting became a major problem Eventually the state passed laws that made it illegal to cut fences How might this problem get solved? Should the government have stepped in?
7. Oil Historically, to protect supply, the government limits how much oil can be produced and how much oil can be sold for Should the government have this power?
8. Railroad The government: passed laws against monopolies (when 1 company has complete control of an industry) Stopped unfair pricing rates and treatment of customers Passed laws that required businesses to be regulated Should the government have gotten involved in the railroad industry?
9. Cotton Not a whole lot!
10. Discussion Questions Why did the government get involved in these industries? What are the consequences of increasing the governments involvement in business and industries? How did science and technology affect the social, economic and political development of Texas? Did science and technology have a greater social, economic or political effect on the development of Texas?