How was the government responsible for the dust bowl?

Answer 1

The government encouraged plowing up the virgin sod in straight lines without concern for windbreaks, contour farming and crop rotation. It was a recipe for disaster.

Answer 2

The government played a role in the Dust Bowl through policies that promoted unsustainable farming practices, such as excessive plowing and grazing, which stripped the land of its protective vegetation. Additionally, the government did not adequately address soil conservation or provide assistance to farmers during the severe droughts of the 1930s, worsening the environmental disaster.