The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review

The video explores the Dust Bowl during the 1930s, examining its causes, effects, and the historical context of the Great Plains. It discusses the impact of government policies like the Homestead Act, agricultural expansion, and economic factors leading to overproduction. The Dust Bowl storms, known as black blizzards, devastated the region, causing mass migration and cultural shifts. The New Deal's response, including conservation efforts and relief programs, aimed to mitigate the disaster's impact.

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