Unit 2 Lesson 3: Causes of the Great Depression
Answer the questions in this timeline.
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?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
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 in Georgia were involved and affected by the infestation of the boll weevil.
What happened? The boll weevil, a type of beetle, infested cotton crops in Georgia, leading to massive crop destruction and economic hardship for farmers.
Where did the event take place? The event took place in the southern region of the United States, including Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? The event affected cotton farming regions in Georgia, such as South Georgia.
When did the event take place? The infestation of the boll weevil occurred in the early 1920s.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The boll weevil infestation had a significant impact on Georgia's economy, leading to a shift away from cotton farming and towards more diversified agricultural practices.
1920s Drought in Georgia
Who was involved? Farmers and residents in Georgia were involved and affected by the drought.
What happened? A severe drought in the 1920s dried up water sources, causing crop failure and economic hardship for farmers in Georgia.
Where did the event take place? The drought affected the entire state of Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? The event took place throughout the entire state of Georgia.
When did the event take place? The drought occurred in the 1920s.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The 1920s drought in Georgia led to agricultural struggles and economic challenges for the state, further highlighting the need for diversification in the state's economy.
Georgia in World War II
Who was involved? Georgians were involved in various aspects of World War II, including military service, war production, and war efforts on the homefront.
What happened? Georgia played a significant role in World War II, with military bases, defense industries, and a large number of Georgians serving in the armed forces.
Where did the event take place? The event took place in Georgia, as well as on the battlefields of World War II.
When did the event take place? World War II took place from 1939 to 1945, with the United States entering the war in 1941.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? Georgia's contribution to World War II was significant, with the state playing a key role in the war effort and experiencing social and economic changes as a result of the war. The war also brought about advancements in technology and industry in Georgia.