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What was the Dust Bowl?

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A severe drought in the 1930s that affected the American Midwest.

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What was the impact of the 1924 drought on Georgia’s farms?

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Severe crop failure.

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What environmental development crippled Georgia's economy due to reliance on cotton?

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The boll weevil infestation.

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Where did many Georgia farmers go to find work during economic hardships?

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Atlanta and other cities of the north.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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True or False: During WWI, GA had more military training camps than any other state.

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True.

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What crop was Georgia heavily reliant on before the boll weevil infestation?

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Cotton.

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What was the primary cause of the Dust Bowl?

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Severe drought and poor agricultural practices.

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What insect caused significant damage to cotton crops in Georgia?

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Boll weevil.

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What was one consequence of the Dust Bowl for farmers?

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Many farmers lost their livelihoods and migrated to other areas.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What year did the Dust Bowl primarily occur?

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In the 1930s.