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THE DUST BOWL: SURVIVING THE GREAT DEPRESSION IN THE MIDWEST - F.S. Yousaf

THE DUST BOWL: SURVIVING THE GREAT DEPRESSION IN THE MIDWEST

The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms and soil erosion that occurred in the Midwest during the 1930s.

The Dust Bowl was caused by a combination of drought, poor farming practices, and economic depression.

The Dust Bowl had a devastating impact on agriculture in the Midwest, leading to crop failures and widespread poverty.

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Many people were forced to migrate to other parts of the country in search of work and better living conditions.

The government intervened by providing relief programs and implementing new farming practices to prevent soil erosion.

Despite the challenges, many people in the Midwest showed remarkable resilience and resourcefulness in surviving the Dust Bowl.

The Dust Bowl had a lasting impact on the environment and agriculture in the Midwest, leading to changes in farming practices and land use.

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