Question

The Boll Weevil

What happened? Summarize the event! (one paragraph)

Answer 1

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The arrival of the boll weevil, a destructive insect that feeds on cotton buds and flowers, in the southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries had a devastating impact on the region's cotton industry. The insect's infestation led to widespread crop failures and economic hardship for farmers who relied heavily on cotton production. As a result, many farmers were forced to diversify their crops and implement new farming practices to cope with the boll weevil's threat, ultimately leading to significant changes in the agricultural landscape of the South.