Question

The Boll Weevil (Unit 3 Module 1)

1. Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.

2. What happened? Summarize the event!

3. Where did the event take place?

4. What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?

5. When did the event take place?

6. How did this event impact Georgia’s history?

Answer 1

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1. The Boll Weevil event involved farmers, primarily cotton farmers, in the southern United States, including Georgia. The pest caused significant damage to cotton crops, impacting farmers' livelihoods and the economy of the region.

2. The Boll Weevil is a small beetle native to Mexico that infested and damaged cotton crops in the southern United States in the early 20th century. The pest spread rapidly, causing devastation to cotton fields and leading to economic hardship for many farmers.

3. The event took place primarily in the southern United States, including states like Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas.

4. The event impacted regions in Georgia, particularly in the southern part of the state where cotton farming was prevalent.

5. The Boll Weevil infestation occurred in the early 20th century, with significant damage starting in the 1910s and continuing into the 1920s.

6. The impact of the Boll Weevil on Georgia's history was significant. The pest forced farmers to diversify their crops and seek alternative sources of income, leading to a shift away from an agricultural economy heavily reliant on cotton. This event also contributed to the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North, seeking better economic opportunities. Overall, the Boll Weevil event marked a turning point in Georgia's agricultural and economic history.