What was the impact of the boll weevil? Select the two that apply.

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options:

The boll weevil helped pollinate cotton crops, causing them to grow
The boll weevil helped pollinate cotton crops, causing them to grow

The boll weevil caused the textile industry to suffer
The boll weevil caused the textile industry to suffer

The boll weevil ate cotton buds, destroying thousands of cotton crops
The boll weevil ate cotton buds, destroying thousands of cotton crops

The boll weevil carried disease and made many people ill

Answer 1

The two statements that apply regarding the impact of the boll weevil are:

1. The boll weevil caused the textile industry to suffer.
2. The boll weevil ate cotton buds, destroying thousands of cotton crops.

The boll weevil was a significant pest that adversely affected cotton production, leading to economic challenges in the textile industry.