Question
Which is the BEST explanation for the decline in cotton production that occurred in Georgia in the decades following World War II?
Responses
A The cotton crops were devastated by several years of drought.The cotton crops were devastated by several years of drought.
B The cotton crops were destroyed by an infestation of boll weevils.The cotton crops were destroyed by an infestation of boll weevils.
C Georgia farmers were paid to reduce production under the Agricultural Adjustment Act.Georgia farmers were paid to reduce production under the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
D Newly developed synthetic fabrics like nylon and rayon led to a decrease in demand for cotton.
Responses
A The cotton crops were devastated by several years of drought.The cotton crops were devastated by several years of drought.
B The cotton crops were destroyed by an infestation of boll weevils.The cotton crops were destroyed by an infestation of boll weevils.
C Georgia farmers were paid to reduce production under the Agricultural Adjustment Act.Georgia farmers were paid to reduce production under the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
D Newly developed synthetic fabrics like nylon and rayon led to a decrease in demand for cotton.
Answers
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The BEST explanation for the decline in cotton production that occurred in Georgia in the decades following World War II would be:
C. Georgia farmers were paid to reduce production under the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
This Act was part of a broader effort to control agricultural production and stabilize crop prices, which led to decreased cotton production as farmers were incentivized to limit their output. While factors like drought and pest infestations did impact cotton farming, the policy decisions made under the Agricultural Adjustment Act had a significant and direct effect on production levels.
C. Georgia farmers were paid to reduce production under the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
This Act was part of a broader effort to control agricultural production and stabilize crop prices, which led to decreased cotton production as farmers were incentivized to limit their output. While factors like drought and pest infestations did impact cotton farming, the policy decisions made under the Agricultural Adjustment Act had a significant and direct effect on production levels.