Question

During the Great Depression drought and soil erosion contributed to an environmental catastrophe referred to the Dust Bowl. Of the states listed, which was MOST affected by this regional disaster? A) Ohio B) Alabama C) Michigan D) Oklahoma

Answer 1

As a result of overfarming, loss of topsoil, and drought the southern plains experienced wind storms resulting in what was called the Dust Bowl. Oklahoma was one of the states most affected. In fact, many of those who fled were called "Okies" because of their origins.

Answer 2

The answer is "D) Oklahoma".

During the time of Great Depression Oklahoma (a state in the South Central region of the United States) suffered significantly. The Great Depression, joined with the Dust Bowl, annihilated numerous homesteads and left a huge number of Oklahomans jobless. Dry seasons and high breezes were slippery on occasion, and because of the conditions in Oklahoma, over 15% of Oklahomans moved to California. A portion of the hardest hit regions were in country Oklahoma. Shanty towns, otherwise called shacktowns, jumped up close numerous urban areas during the Great Depression.