The Dust Bowl

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What type of electricity was created during a dust storm?

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Static electricity is created during a dust storm due to the friction between dust particles.

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How many jackrabbits were estimated to live in Kansas during the Dust Bowl?

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Approximately 8,000,000 jackrabbits were estimated to live in Kansas during the Dust Bowl.

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What disease were people afraid of contracting from eating jackrabbits?

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People were afraid of contracting Tularemia from eating jackrabbits.

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Which states were primarily affected by the Dust Bowl?

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The main states affected by the Dust Bowl included Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.

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What was the epidemic of breathing dust called during the Dust Bowl?

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The epidemic of breathing dust was called Dust Pneumonia.

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What were the main causes of the Dust Bowl?

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The main causes of the Dust Bowl included severe drought, poor agricultural practices, and high winds.

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What impact did the Dust Bowl have on agriculture in the affected regions?

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The Dust Bowl led to significant crop failures, loss of farmland, and economic hardship for farmers.

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What was the role of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Dust Bowl?

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The CCC was involved in soil conservation projects to combat erosion and restore the land.

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How did the Dust Bowl affect migration patterns in the United States?

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The Dust Bowl caused many families to migrate westward, particularly to California, in search of better living conditions.

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What was the significance of the term 'Okie' during the Dust Bowl?

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The term 'Okie' referred to migrants from Oklahoma who moved to California during the Dust Bowl, often facing discrimination.