Dust Bowl Survival
What everyday household items did people use to seal windows and doors against dust storms?
wet cloths and sheets
Which government official was instrumental in advocating for changes in agricultural practices?
Hugh Hammond Bennett
If the dust came from Eastern Oklahoma what color would it be?
red
What type of plant did the Lowerys eat?
Tumble weed
Did most children attend school
No, conditions were to harsh for them to travel outside
What incentives were offered to farmers willing to adopt soil conservation methods?
Money
Where do you think Black dust comes from?
Kansas
What native plant did the Lowerys use to feed their cows?
Yucca
What health conditions did many children face due to constant dust exposure?
dust pneumonia
Up to how much was a farmer paid for one cattle head?
16 bucks
If dust came from Texas what color would it be?
Orange
A suggestion Roosevelt came up with got shot down immediately because people thought he was joking. What was his suggestion?
To plant a great wall of trees from the Canadian border to Texas.
Why were many families reluctant to leave the Dust Bowl region despite harsh conditions?
People believed the land would get better + lack of resources
What types of relief efforts were introduced by the government to support Dust Bowl families?
the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Which state produced the most dust
Oklahoma
Ruth Nell
What was it called when snow mixed with dust?
A "Snuster"
Why was Charles driving to New Mexico from Boise City?
His wife was about to go into labor