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What was the impact of the boll weevil and drought on Georgia during World War 1?
It infested all U.S. cotton growing areas. It devastated the industry and the people working in the American south. The boll weevil became a serious pest. Cotton growers were going bankrupt because of the drought and the boll weevils. Economic losses were significant due to the relatively high cost of growing cotton.
Who were the confederate soldiers in the US Civil War?
The ones fighting for the South - the cotton-growing slave-states.
Why did growing cotton after the civil war send many southern farmers into debt?
Because they had to pay people to harvest it
What states were growing cotton before the civil war?
N&S Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. (Probably more)
Why was the southern economy dependent on cotton?
South was depending too much on cotton.And I think that they needed a new investment which would explain why they depended on the cotton.
What region is cotton found?
Cotton is primarily found in regions with warm climates, such as the Southern United States, India, China, Pakistan, and Brazil. These regions provide the ideal conditions for cotton cultivation due to the long, hot growing season required for the plant.
Which region was the main cotton growing region in Texas?
Texas can be divided into four main cotton growing regions: South Texas, Blacklands and North Texas, El Paso and Pima, and West Texas, with West Texas growing the most cotton.
What regions in the world produce cotton?
The southern region does.
What has the author Charles Earl Landon written?
Charles Earl Landon has written: 'The world cotton situation' -- subject(s): Cotton growing, Cotton manufacture
Which state not a major producer of cotton?
Alaska is not a major producer of cotton due to its cold climate and short growing season. Cotton is primarily grown in warm and arid regions such as Texas, California, and Georgia in the United States.
What weather would stop cotton from growing?
Wet weather would stop cotton from growing because the cotton gets wet.
What kind of soil is good for growing cotton?
black soil is the best for growing cotton plants
Why does the south grow cotton and the north doesn't?
Cotton requires a longer growing season and hotter weather than is present in the North - it doesn't do well if the temperature drops below 60 °F (~15 °C) and thrives in temperatures around 90 °F (~32 °C). Cotton simply will not thrive in the the colder temperatures present most of the year in the North. It also requires a fairly long growing season - again, a problem in the North. Most cotton growing regions fit the description of hot and fairly long growing season - Southeastern US, Egypt, India, etc.
What country is the world's leading producer of cotton?
The world's leading producer of cotton is China, followed by India and the United States. China produces a significant amount of the world's cotton due to its large agricultural industry and favorable growing conditions.
Is cotton made in Canada?
Um technically cotton is not made anywhere it is grown in may different regions of the world and Canada is one. Although, they do not grow much.
Is growing cotton profitable?
Growing cotton is profitable. Depending on the size of the cotton crop, farmers can make over a hundred thousand dollars in a season.
Is Idaho a cotton growing state?
No. The frost-free growing season is too short for existing cotton varieties.
