Dust Bowl for a test

What was the Dust Bowl?

A severe drought in the 1930s that affected the Great Plains, causing soil erosion.

Causes of the Dust Bowl

Over-farming, poor agricultural practices, and severe drought conditions.

True or false: The Dust Bowl only affected farmers.

False, because it also impacted urban areas and caused widespread migration.

Who were the 'Okies'?

Farmers from Oklahoma and surrounding states who migrated to California during the Dust Bowl.

Fill in the blank: The Dust Bowl was mainly in the ____ Plains.

Great Plains

Comparison: Dust Bowl vs. Great Depression

Dust Bowl was an environmental disaster; Great Depression was an economic crisis.

What year did the Dust Bowl primarily occur?

1930s, especially between 1934 and 1936.

Effects of the Dust Bowl

Loss of farmland, mass migration, and economic hardship for many families.

True or false: The Dust Bowl led to the implementation of new farming techniques.

True, because it resulted in the Soil Conservation Service’s strategies.

What was the Soil Conservation Act?

Legislation passed in 1935 to combat soil erosion and promote sustainable farming.

Difference between 'black blizzards' and normal dust storms

'Black blizzards' were severe dust storms that darkened the sky significantly.

Who was John Steinbeck?

An author known for depicting the struggles of Dust Bowl migrants in his book 'The Grapes of Wrath.'