Question 10 (1 point)

Question

What explains the rapid changes in cotton production leading up to the Great Depression?

a
Georgia's cotton crops were impacted by boll weevils and drought.
b
Synthetic textiles developed during World War I reduced demand for cotton.
c
Bank failures caused many cotton farmers to lose their savings and land.
d
The government paid farmers not to plant cotton to control prices.

Answer 1

The correct answer is b) Synthetic textiles developed during World War I reduced demand for cotton.