Agriculture
What were some causes of the Dust Bowl? (Only need to name 1)
Overusage of machinery, dry land, high temperatures, and deficient rainfall
When was peak migration? (Hint: in the mid 1930's)
1936-1937
What is the effect of many people moving into California?
Made it harder to have more money and food
An event in history that...blew a lot of people away. You know, from their homes?
You can only say yes.
What food's price plummeted?
Wheat
What region of states did the Dust Bowl move the most people from?
The midwestern states.
True or False many Migrants integrated with California's culture?
True
What popular crop was the main cause of the Dust Bowl?
What tools were used for agriculture?
Tractors, Cultivators, and Combine Harvesters
What were some places where Migrants settled in?
City or Agricultural Valleys
Did California have the most Migrants out of any other state? (Yes or No)
Yes it did
When was the Dust Bowl?
What did California do in response to the Dust Bowl?
responded by re-plowing the land into furrows and they had started planting trees into shelter belts
About how many people moved into California during the Dust Bowl?
300,000+
(500,000+ is incorrect)
What did many farmers do as an act of desperation?
Farmers tore up even more grassland
Who do you think made most of the jokes in the presentation? (There is no incorrect answer. Lucky you~)
Thanks for your response. :D
During the Dust Bowl, what crops was California the main supplier for?
Oranges, grapes, walnuts, carrots, and lettuce.
(You only need 3 of the above)
What is a big reason why there were many Migrants?
The Great Depression played a major roll in many MIgrnats moving
What were some damages during the Dust Bowl?
Houses being destoryed, crops not being able to grow, and horrible air conditions
What diseases were prevalent in California?
Typhoid, smallpox, tuberculosis, malaria, & pneumonia.
(Only need 3 of the above)