Lesson 21 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPThe Dust Bowl and Its Causes
The Dust Bowl, which occurred during the 1930s, was a severe drought that greatly affected the Great Plains region of the United States.
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The Dust Bowl, which occurred during the 1930s, was a severe drought that greatly affected the Great Plains region of the United States. Poor farming practices, such as over-farming and inadequate crop rotation, worsened the situation, leading to soil erosion and the formation of massive dust storms. These storms devastated farmland and caused many families to lose their homes and livelihoods. The Dust Bowl highlighted the importance of sustainable farming practices and led to significant changes in agricultural policies to prevent future environmental disasters.
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The Dust Bowl occurred during the 1930s.
Poor farming practices contributed to the disaster.
It led to changes in agricultural policies.
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