The Boll Weevil
1. Who was involved? Think about people or groups who were involved and affected
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. Why is this event important to Georgia's history?
Please keep everything short
1. Farmers, particularly cotton farmers, were involved and affected by the Boll Weevil infestation.
2. The Boll Weevil infestation devastated cotton crops, leading to significant economic losses for farmers in the Southern United States.
3. The event took place in the Southern United States, particularly in states like Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
4. The event primarily affected cotton-growing regions in Georgia, such as the southern and central parts of the state.
5. The Boll Weevil infestation occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the peak of the infestation occurring in the early 1900s.
6. The Boll Weevil infestation led to a shift away from cotton farming in Georgia and other Southern states, prompting farmers to diversify their crops and adapt to new agricultural practices. This event played a significant role in shaping the agricultural landscape of the region.