The Dust Bowl and the New Deal
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the causes and impacts of the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression, and the responses through the New Deal.
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The Dust Bowl and the New Deal
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the Dust Bowl
Source A: Farmer’s account of the Dust Bowl
'The relentless dust storms destroyed our crops and made the land useless for farming. We lost everything and many families had to leave their farms in search of work.' Provenance: Testimony from a farmer in Oklahoma, 1935.
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Explain what the farmer's account in Source A reveals about the effects of the Dust Bowl on farming communities. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the impacts of the Dust Bowl on farmers in different regions based on the sources and your knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Analyse why the Dust Bowl had such a significant impact on American agriculture during the 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Outline the key responses of the New Deal to address the problems caused by the Dust Bowl. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Write an analysis of how effective the New Deal initiatives were in helping farmers affected by the Dust Bowl. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Compare the social consequences of the Dust Bowl on families and communities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Outline the long-term effects of the Dust Bowl on American agriculture and society. (3 marks)
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