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From 1935-1940 the Dust Bowl affected Americans all over the Great Plains. Farmers since the founding of the United States did not practice crop rotation. Which made the dirt dry and unfit for any type of vegetation. During World War I (when grain prices were high), farmers plowed up thousands of acres of natural grassland to plant wheat. On top of this, a drought struck the Great Plains (from 1934-1937). All of these factors came into play when some high winds came in. The Great Plains were no longer grasslands so there were no roots to hold the soil in place. All of the topsoil blew away and all that was left was dry, unhealthy dirt. Thus, the name "Dust Bowl". Many people left the Great Plains and migrated to the city. Unfortunately, at the same time, there was the Great Depression happening and there were no jobs to be found.
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∙ 12y agoFrom 1935-1940 the Dust Bowl affected Americans all over the Great Plains. Farmers since the founding of the United States did not practice crop rotation. Which made the dirt dry and unfit for any type of vegetation. During World War I (when grain prices were high), farmers plowed up thousands of acres of natural grassland to plant wheat. On top of this, a drought struck the Great Plains (from 1934-1937). All of these factors came into play when some high winds came in. The Great Plains were no longer grasslands so there were no roots to hold the soil in place. All of the topsoil blew away and all that was left was dry, unhealthy dirt. Thus, the name "Dust Bowl". Many people left the Great Plains and migrated to the city. Unfortunately, at the same time, there was the Great Depression happening and there were no jobs to be found.
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In 1932 farmers on the Great Plains began to lose their crops because?
because of the dust bowl, which was a result of over farming and not rotating crops. The topsoil was lost and the farm lands dried up.
Where did the dust of the dust bowl go?
The Dust Bowl, or the Dirty Thirties, was a period of severe dust storms causing major ecological and agricultural damage to American and Canadian prairie lands from 1930 to 1936 (in some areas until 1940).
How many straight Super Bowls did Denver play in?
Two ... Super Bowls XXI and XXII (both losses) and Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII (both wins).
How many Super Bowls has Charles Haley won?
Five. He was with the 49ers when they won Super Bowls XXIII and XXIV and the Cowboys when they won Super Bowls XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX.
How many Super Bowls did Terry Bradshaw start?
Terry Bradshaw was the starting and winning quarterback in four Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII and XIV).
How many dust bowls have there been?
Only one
Why did the okies travel?
they traveled because of the dust bowls.
What was dust bowls?
The dust bowl was in the "Great Depression". It was a nick-name for dust storms because the storms were like "rolling black smoke".
How long after April 14 1935 did the dust bowl last?
The dust bowls lasted 9 whole years
What is a dust dome?
Dust Domes causes pollution. They are overhanging of dust.
Why did drought condition cause the dust bowls soil to be easily eroded by wind?
Displace it
Why did dust bowls occur?
wind blew the soil east in great black clouds
What were two causes of the Oklahoma dust bowl?
The two causes of the Dust Bowl were drought and poor agricultural practices.
What causes Dust pneumonia?
dust pneumonia is a medical condition when you are exposed to a large amount of dust and dirt
What would wind from dust bowls do to people?
Such storms where so strong it could cause death on human people.
What causes water vapor to condensate?
DUST!!!!!
Does Dust off causes frostbite?
If you inhale it (realy bad idea) it causes frostbite on your tounge. Many deaths are related to Inhaling Dust Off.
