The Dust Bowl
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Objective
I can explain the causes and effects of the Dust Bowl on American agriculture and society.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
What were the primary natural and man-made causes of the Dust Bowl as discussed in the video?
Describe the impact of the Dust Bowl on the agricultural practices of farmers in Texas and the Great Plains.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Describe the natural and man-made causes of the Dust Bowl and explain how each contributed to the agricultural crisis in the Great Plains. Explain the effects of the Dust Bowl on the lives of farmers in Texas and the Great Plains, including how it influenced their farming practices and societal conditions. ”
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