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Mr.Thesaxman

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on: Jul 21, 2018
Why is cotton grown mainly in the southern United States?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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When did peanuts gain popularity in the United States?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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alexisweber49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Cotton requires a long growing season and warm temperatures. The southern United States has these ideal growing conditions.

Answer to Question 2

Peanuts gained popularity as a nutritious crop when the boll weevil destroyed much of the cotton crop of the South in the 1800s.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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