The History of Cotton | Georgia Cotton

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The History of Cotton | Georgia Cotton

Learn about the origins of cotton, how it was grown in Georgia during colonization, the invention of the cotton gin and its devastating impact on slavery, and how the arrival of the boll weevil nearly wiped out the cotton growing industry in Georgia in the 1900s.

This video is part of the Georgia Cotton Live Exploration. Learn more and watch the full program at the preceding link.
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