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When did the United States enter World War I?
The United States entered World War I in 1917
What two major problems caused Georgia’s agricultural economy to decline before the Great Depression?
The boll weevil infestation and severe droughts.
Why were Georgia’s military installations important to the U.S. war effort?
They provided necessary training and supplies for U.S. soldiers.
What is the boll weevil, and why was it so destructive to Georgia’s economy?
It is an insect whose larvae feed on cotton plants, drastically reducing cotton production.
What made Georgia unique compared to other states in terms of military training camps?
Georgia provided more military training camps than any other state.
How did cotton production in Georgia change between 1914 and 1923? Why?
It declined, due to the Boll Weevil.
Approximately how many Georgians participated in World War I?
Over 100,000 Georgians took part in the war effort.
How did the boll weevil contribute to population movement within and out of Georgia?
Farmers and sharecroppers moved to Georgia cities or northern cities in search of work.
About how many Georgia soldiers died fighting in Europe?
More than 3,000 Georgia soldiers died in Europe.
How did reduction in purchasing create a cycle that worsened the Great Depression?
People stopped buying goods, companies cut production, workers lost jobs, and spending decreased further.
How did non-combatants in Georgia support the war effort?
They bought war bonds and grew victory gardens.
Why did overproduction of agricultural products hurt farmers instead of helping them?
Too much supply caused prices to drop, reducing farmers’ profits.