The Dust Bowl The 1930 ’ s
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Dust Bowl What is the dust bowl? –It is a series of destructive ________________ that hit the United States of America in the 1930 ’ s. –( ) –The phrase “ dust bowl ” originated on April 15, 1935 when a reporter called it the dust bowl in one of his written articles. –Also known as the “ ______________ ”
Dust Bowl 2 Where was the dust bowl? –Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas –Soil blew eastward and southward –Most of the soil ended up in the ______________
Dust Bowl 3 What caused the dust bowl? –Severe drought –Extensive farming without adequate crop rotation –______________ –Deep plowing that killed the high grass –High winds –Soil turns to dust
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