Question

From 1924 - 1927, Georgia suffered from a severe _________ which destroyed the agricultural based economy of the region and contributed to the Great Depression. A) flood Eliminate B) blizzard C) drought D) heat wave

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Drought

Explanation:

In the 1920s, Georgia experienced a severe drought that devastated the economy. Unlike the boll weevil which destroyed cotton, the drought affected all agricultural crops. Many farmers lost money because their production decreased, which resulted in either less profits or losing money.