What impact did the destruction of the boll weevil and the results of the drought have on Georgia?
the great depresion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the boll weevill larve feed on | white fluffy cotton |
| besides the boll weevill georgia georgia cotton farmers in the 1920s were hurt by | droughts |
| what positive impact did the 1924 drought make on georgia | it slowed down destruction by the boll weevil |
| these events led to | the great depression |
Why did the boll weevil wreak havoc on Georgia farmers in the 1900s?
The boll weevil’s decimation of the cotton industry in the South had implications for the entire region. The pest was a driving force behind the “great migration” of poor tenant farmers into northern cities, and the state’s dependence on cash-crop production left its soil depleted and prone to erosion.
What was the impact of the boll weevil and drought on Ga farmers before the Depression?
Although the droughts and boll weevils did cause Georgia to enter the Great Depression early, Georgia’s land, economy, and farmers were already falling apart. The planting of cotton on every available acre of land depleted the soil and the careless farming practices drained the topsoil, leaving the land deteriorated.
How the boll weevil affected Mississippi’s economy?
Though the boll weevil caused significant damage elsewhere, no state depended on cotton the way Mississippi did. During its first year in Mississippi the weevil destroyed less than 1 percent of the state’s cotton, but by 1913 it was present throughout the state and destroyed more than a third of the crop.
What happens to mortgage rates during recession?
When recession hits, economic activity decreases. One of the measures it takes is to reduce interest rates. By reducing the ‘Bank rate’, the Bank of England allows more people to access credit, and thus stimulates spending.