Life During the Depression & Dust Bowl
Students investigate the human costs of unemployment, poverty, and environmental disasters like the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression.
Key Questions
- Analyze the daily struggles faced by unemployed Canadians during the Depression.
- Explain the impact of the 'Dust Bowl' on the Prairie provinces and their residents.
- Compare the experiences of urban versus rural populations during the economic crisis.
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