Cotton bales, Production/Map

The video discusses the challenges faced by the Southland's one crop system, particularly in cotton production. It highlights the historical dominance of US cotton in the global market and the subsequent shift as foreign countries increased their production. The video also explores the traditional boundaries of King Cotton and the emergence of new cotton-growing regions in Texas and Oklahoma, where industrialized farming has made production more cost-effective.

Discuss the implications of a one-crop system for US cotton planters.

What factors contributed to the decline of US cotton planters in the global market?

What is the significance of the 'king Cotton' concept in the context of southern wealth?

How has the geography of cotton production changed in the United States?

In what ways can industrialized farming impact the cost of cotton production?