Emergence Of Modern America: The Depression - The Dust Bowl

In the early 20th century, farmers settled in the Great Plains due to fertile soil and new farming machinery. However, continuous farming depleted the soil, and a severe drought in 1931, compounded by a heatwave, led to crop failures. This resulted in the Dust Bowl, characterized by devastating dust storms. Many families migrated to California seeking work, but as more people arrived, jobs became scarce.

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