Dust Bowl

The video discusses the impact of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl on America. It covers the federal government's encouragement of westward expansion and farming, the role of technology in agriculture, and the severe droughts of the 1930s that led to massive dust storms. The resulting displacement forced many to migrate to California, and this period inspired significant cultural works, including literature, music, and photography.

What impact did the Dust Bowl have on the population movement in the United States during the Great Depression?

In what ways did the Dust Bowl influence art and culture during that period?