Which of these describes one of the impacts the boll weevil had on the American south in the early 20th century? A) textile industries suffered due to a lack of raw resources B) many tobacco farmers went bankrupt C) chemical industries in the south saw enormous profits Eliminate D) many cattle ranchers lost their entire herds

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24 October, 01:15

Which of these describes one of the impacts the boll weevil had on the American south in the early 20th century? A) textile industries suffered due to a lack of raw resources B) many tobacco farmers went bankrupt C) chemical industries in the south saw enormous profits Eliminate D) many cattle ranchers lost their entire herds

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Jameson · Answer 1

It's A. Because in the late 19th and 20th century, the boll weevil had majorly infested and devastated the cotton industry, leading to the destruction of cotton which was used for textiles (Cotton is Used In Textiles)