Dust Bowl & Environmental Catastrophe
Examine the environmental and human disaster of the Dust Bowl in the Great Plains.
Key Questions
- Analyze the combination of human agricultural practices and climate that created the Dust Bowl.
- Explain the experiences of 'Okies' and other migrants fleeing the Dust Bowl.
- Evaluate the government's response to the environmental crisis and its long-term effectiveness.
Common Core State Standards
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