Read the writing prompt for an argumentative essay. Many schools have vending machines that sell soda and candy. Should schools be allowed to sell junk food to their students? Write an essay that argues your viewpoint on this topic. Support your claim.

Which statement best describes the topic of this essay?

In 1914, alabama produced 1.7 million bales of cotton, but three years later produced only 515,000, bales. meanwhile, in georgia, 5.2 million acres of land was dedicated for cotton production in 1914, but by 1923 there were just 2.6 million acres used for growing cotton. all of this was the result of the work of a tiny insect: the boll weevil. alabama and georgia first felt the effects of the boll weevil at different times. what would account for this difference in timing?