In 1911, georgia produced 2.8 million cotton bales. in 1913, georgia produced 600,000 bales. what factor most contributed to the decline in cotton production? a) boll weevil

b) japanese beetle c) new deal incentives d) eradication programs

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Declan Williams

22 December, 12:32

In 1911, georgia produced 2.8 million cotton bales. in 1913, georgia produced 600,000 bales. what factor most contributed to the decline in cotton production? a) boll weevil

b) japanese beetle c) new deal incentives d) eradication programs

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Sharon Macdonald · Answer 1

The answer is: A. boll weevil

Boll weevil is a type of insect originated from Mexico that migrated to Georgia's territory in 1920s.

This insect feed on cotton buds and flowers. Since there are large portion of their food in Georgia, Boll weevil reproduced at a very fast rate. This caused a massive decline in Georgia's cotton industry.

In 1911, georgia produced 2.8 million cotton bales. in 1913, georgia produced 600,000 bales. what factor most contributed to the decline in cotton production? a) boll weevilb) japanese beetle c) new deal incentives d) eradication programs

In 1911, georgia produced 2.8 million cotton bales. in 1913, georgia produced 600,000 bales. what factor most contributed to the decline in cotton production? a) boll weevil

b) japanese beetle c) new deal incentives d) eradication programs