What type of crop was Delta Air Lines initially established to protect?
Wheat
Corn
Cotton
Soybeans
Answer
Delta Air Lines was initially established as a crop-dusting company to protect cotton crops in the southern United States from the boll weevil infestation. Collett E. Woolman's leadership helped the company evolve into a major airline over time.
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