Boll Weevil and WW1

What is the boll weevil and how did it impact the cotton industry during WW1?

• The boll weevil is a type of fish that was introduced to control the boll weevil population during WW1

• The boll weevil is a type of beetle that feeds on cotton buds and flowers, causing significant damage to cotton crops. During WW1, the boll weevil infestation led to a decrease in cotton production, impacting the cotton industry.

• The boll weevil is a type of flower that was used to make uniforms for soldiers during WW1

• The boll weevil is a type of bird that helped increase cotton production during WW1

How did the boll weevil infestation affect the economy of the Southern United States during WW1?

• It caused a surge in agricultural exports, improving the economy

• It led to an increase in cotton production, boosting the economy

• It caused a significant decrease in cotton production, leading to economic hardship

• It had no impact on the economy of the Southern United States

What measures were taken to control the boll weevil infestation during WW1?

• Use of calcium arsenate and other chemical pesticides, promotion of crop rotation and diversification

• Importing more boll weevils to control the population

• Implementation of boll weevil-friendly farming practices

• Use of organic fertilizers and natural predators

What role did the boll weevil play in the Great Migration of African Americans during WW1?

• It led to increased job opportunities for African Americans in the South.

• It had no impact on the Great Migration of African Americans.

• It helped African American farmers prosper in the South.

• It caused economic hardship for African American farmers in the South.

How did the boll weevil infestation contribute to the decline of sharecropping during WW1?

• Increased demand for sharecropping labor

• Improved cotton crops and increased demand for sharecropping labor

• Had no impact on sharecropping during WW1

• Destroyed cotton crops and reduced demand for sharecropping labor

What were the effects of the boll weevil infestation during WW1?

• Economic and social changes in the Southern United States

• Cultural revolution in South America

• Rise of industrialization in Asia

• Increased agricultural productivity in Europe

What were the long-term consequences of the boll weevil infestation on the Southern United States after WW1?

• Diversification of the Southern economy

• Decrease in agricultural productivity

• Rise in unemployment rates

• Increase in cotton production

In what ways did the boll weevil infestation during WW1 contribute to the modernization of agriculture in the Southern United States?

• It forced farmers to diversify and adopt more resilient crops and farming practices.

• It caused farmers to rely more on traditional farming methods

• It had no impact on the modernization of agriculture in the Southern United States

• It led to the decline of agriculture in the Southern United States