Causes of the Dust Bowl
What natural disaster helped create the Dust Bowl?
A severe drought
What were the giant dust storms commonly called?
Black blizzards
What major economic crisis happened at the same time as the Dust Bowl?
The Great Depression
Which president created the New Deal programs?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What state did many Dust Bowl migrants move to?
California
What farming practice removed grasses that held soil in place?
Over-plowing
What did many families wear over their faces during storms?
Masks or cloths
What happened to many banks during the Great Depression?
They failed or closed
What New Deal program planted trees to reduce erosion?
The Shelterbelt Project
What road became famous for westward migration?
Route 66
What region of the United States was most affected by the Dust Bowl?
The Great Plains
What type of homes did many farming families live in?
Farmhouses
Why did many farmers lose their land?
They could not pay debts or mortgages
What government program helped conserve farmland soil?
Soil Conservation Service
What type of work did many migrants look for in California?
Farm work
What happened to loose topsoil during strong winds?
It blew away in dust storms
Why did many families struggle to survive?
Crops failed and jobs disappeared
What did many families search for when they moved west?
Jobs and better opportunities
What does CCC stand for?
Civilian Conservation Corps
What were temporary housing areas for migrants called?
Migrant camps
What environmental problem occurs when soil is worn away?
Erosion
What health problem was caused by breathing dust?
Dust pneumonia
What nickname was given to migrants from Oklahoma?
Okies
What was the goal of many New Deal programs?
To provide jobs and relief
Why did some Californians dislike incoming migrants?
They feared competition for jobs