Dust Bowl Impact and Consequences

The video discusses the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression, focusing on its causes, such as severe drought and poor farming practices, and its devastating impact on farmers in the U.S. breadbasket. It highlights the migration of affected families, known as Okies, seeking better opportunities, and references John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' to illustrate the hardships faced. Personal anecdotes from the speaker's grandparents provide a vivid picture of life during this period.

Which states were primarily affected by the Dust Bowl?

• California, Nevada, Arizona

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

What was a major consequence of the Dust Bowl for farmers?

• Abundance of rainfall

• Increased crop yields

• Destruction of crops and livestock

• Improved soil quality

What was one of the primary causes of the Dust Bowl?

• Excessive rainfall

• Severe drought

• Government intervention

• Advanced farming techniques

How did the Homestead Act contribute to the Dust Bowl?

• By encouraging industrialization

• By increasing government regulations

• By promoting urban development

• By attracting inexperienced farmers to the west

What agricultural practice contributed to the Dust Bowl?

• Terrace farming

• Organic farming

• Over-farming and clear-cutting

• Crop rotation

What term was used to describe the migrant workers during the Dust Bowl?

• Wanderers

• Okies

• Dusties

• Nomads

Which novel by John Steinbeck describes a family's journey during the Dust Bowl?

• Of Mice and Men

• Cannery Row

• East of Eden

• The Grapes of Wrath

What was a common experience for families living through the Dust Bowl?

• Enjoying abundant harvests

• Finding dust on food and in homes

• Experiencing frequent earthquakes

• Finding gold

What was a significant challenge faced by livestock during the Dust Bowl?

• Excessive grazing land

• Increased birth rates

• Overfeeding

• Disorientation and drowning

What was a common reason for families to migrate during the Dust Bowl?

• To find better weather

• To join the military

• To escape urban life

• To seek employment and support their families