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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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How long was the Dust Bowl?
1930-1936
What decade was the dust bowl in?
The Dust Bowl started in 1931 and ended in 1939. Exact dates are impossible to decide.
In what decade did the dust bowl devastate Midwest farmers?
1930
How was Iowa affected by the Dust Bowl in the 1930's?
The Dust Bowl affected Iowa by blowing strong gust towards West/Central Iowa
What famous movie and book depict the migration of farm workers from the dust bowl?
The grapes of wrath
How long was the Dust Bowl?
1930-1936
Who is the author Dust Bowl 1930?
Robert A. Davis
What decade was the dust bowl in?
The Dust Bowl started in 1931 and ended in 1939. Exact dates are impossible to decide.
Nickname of the Great Plains in the 1930's?
Dust Bowl
In what decade did the dust bowl devastate Midwest farmers?
1930
What name was given to the great plains of the US after is experienced serve dust storms in 1930?
The Dust Bowl
A major environmental crisis of the 1930s was known as?
The major environmental crisis of the 1930's was known as The Dust Bowl, or as the Dirty Thirties.
How was Iowa affected by the Dust Bowl in the 1930's?
The Dust Bowl affected Iowa by blowing strong gust towards West/Central Iowa
What drove migration within the US?
Northern industrialization, the Dust Bowl, and Jim Crow all influenced migration patterns in the US.
The arrival of the dust bowl refuges of the mid 1930 represented?
The arrival of dust bowl refugees in the 1930s represented a significant migration of people fleeing the ecological and economic devastation caused by severe drought and dust storms in the Great Plains. This influx of migrants led to strains on local resources in the areas they settled, such as California, and played a role in shaping migration patterns and policy responses during the Great Depression.
What famous movie and book depict the migration of farm workers from the dust bowl?
The grapes of wrath
Which geographic area is most closely associated with the dust bowl of the 1930?
The dust bowl was caused by poor agricultural irrigation systems. It blanketed much of the US at the time and led a large migration to California. The lack of water made living conditions impossible. It also effected the rest of the nation which depended on this food.
