The Boll Weevil
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
1920s Drought in Georgia
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
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Unit 2 Lesson 9: The Georgia Homefront During World War II
Georgia in World War II
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The Boll Weevil:
Who was involved? Farmers, agricultural workers, government officials, scientists, and the textile industry were all involved and affected by the spread of the boll weevil.
What happened? The boll weevil, a destructive pest that feeds on cotton buds and flowers, spread throughout the southern United States in the early 20th century, causing significant damage to cotton crops.
Where did the event take place? The event primarily took place in the southern United States, including Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? The event took place in the southern region of Georgia where cotton farming was prevalent.
When did the event take place? The boll weevil infestation began in Georgia in the late 1910s and continued to cause significant damage to cotton crops throughout the 1920s and beyond.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The boll weevil infestation had a devastating impact on Georgia's economy and agriculture, leading to a shift away from cotton farming towards other crops and industries.
1920s Drought in Georgia:
Who was involved? Farmers, agricultural workers, government officials, and local communities were all involved and affected by the drought in the 1920s.
What happened? Georgia experienced a severe drought in the 1920s, leading to crop failures, water shortages, and economic hardship for many in the state.
Where did the event take place? The drought primarily affected the state of Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? The drought affected various regions of Georgia, leading to widespread impacts on agriculture and society.
When did the event take place? The drought occurred in the 1920s.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The 1920s drought had a significant impact on Georgia's agriculture and economy, leading to hardships for many residents and highlighting the importance of water management and conservation efforts.
Georgia in World War II:
Who was involved? The people of Georgia, including soldiers, military personnel, defense workers, farmers, and families, were all involved and affected by World War II.
What happened? Georgia played a significant role in World War II as a hub for military training, defense production, and support for the war effort.
Where did the event take place? The event took place in Georgia, with various military bases, defense industries, and support services located throughout the state.
When did the event take place? World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945, with Georgia's involvement ramping up during the early 1940s.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? World War II had a transformative impact on Georgia's economy, society, and culture, leading to significant changes in the state's demographics and industries. Georgia's contributions to the war effort helped shape the course of the conflict and the post-war world.