Drought causes the Dust Bowl which adds to the devastation of the Great Depression.

Drought causes the Dust Bowl which adds to the devastation of the Great Depression.

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The video describes the harsh conditions of the parched earth, highlighting the struggles faced by both animals and humans due to persistent dust and drought. It further delves into the economic decline during the Great Depression, marked by plummeting farm prices and widespread evictions and foreclosures, affecting thousands of families and children.

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What does the phrase 'a losing battle' imply about the struggle faced by animals and humans?

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Describe the conditions of the environment as depicted in the text.

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