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In 1911, Georgia produced 2.8 million cotton bales. In 1913, Georgia produced 600,000 bales. What factor MOST contributed to the decline in cotton production?

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Boll Weevil

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The boll weevil is the factor that contributed the most to the decline in cotton production. In 1987, a boll weevil eradication method was developed; this helped to stimulate cotton production.

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The Drought of 1913.

The Drought of 1913 led to large amounts of crop failure throughout the US, and is the cause of the failure of production of cotton, for the cotton plants died for lack of needed water.

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