Dust Bowl Impact and Responses

The Dust Bowl began in 1930, severely affecting the central United States, especially Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas. Over 2.5 million people left these states due to over farming, drought, and erosion. Many migrated to California, seeking new opportunities. The Dust Bowl caused significant hardship, leaving 500,000 homeless and resulting in 7,000 deaths. President Roosevelt introduced soil conservation programs to combat the crisis, which ended in 1939 with the return of rain.

Which states were most affected by the Dust Bowl?

• California, Nevada, Arizona

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio

• Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

What were the main factors that contributed to the Dust Bowl?

• Urbanization and construction

• Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

• Over-farming, livestock overgrazing, drought, and poor farming conditions

• Industrial pollution and deforestation

Why did many people decide to move during the Dust Bowl?

• To find better educational opportunities

• To escape the harsh conditions and find a more sustainable future

• To join the military

• To explore new cultures

Which state saw a significant influx of migrants during the Dust Bowl?

• Florida

• New York

• California

• Texas

Approximately how many people relocated to California during the Dust Bowl?

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 400,000

What was one of the health issues faced by people during the Dust Bowl?

• Typhoid

• Cholera

• Dust Pneumonia

• Malaria

How many Americans were left homeless due to the Dust Bowl?

• 700,000

• 500,000

• 300,000

• 100,000

What initiative did President Roosevelt start to help combat the Dust Bowl?

• National Parks establishment

• Space exploration

• Soil conservation programs

• Industrial Revolution

In what year did the Dust Bowl come to an end?

• 1941

• 1939

• 1937

• 1935