What was the impact of the boll weevil? Select two. A. Boll weevil helped pollinate cotton crops causing them to grow b. Caused the textile industry to suffer c. Are cotton buds destroying thousands of cotton crops d. Carried disease and made people ill
The impact of the boll weevil was:
b. Caused the textile industry to suffer: The boll weevil, by destroying cotton crops, caused a significant decline in cotton production. This led to a decrease in the availability of raw materials for the textile industry, resulting in economic losses and job cuts.
d. Carried disease and made people ill: While the boll weevil primarily affected cotton crops, it did not directly cause illness in people. It was primarily a pest that destroyed cotton plants, reducing yields and impacting the cotton industry. It did not carry or transmit diseases to humans.