The Dust Bowl and the New Deal
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the impact of the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression and the responses of the New Deal.
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The Dust Bowl and the New Deal
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Source Analysis: The Dust Bowl’s Impact on Farmers
Source A: Farmers' Letter During the Dust Bowl
"The dust storms have destroyed our crops and made it impossible to grow food. Our land, once fertile and full of life, is now barren and covered in dust. Many families are losing their homes and are forced to leave their farms. We are struggling to survive, and hope for help from the government seems distant." Provenance: John Carter, farmer in Oklahoma, 1935, personal letter to a friend.
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Describe what Source A says about the effects of the Dust Bowl on farmers. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Explain the purpose of John Carter's letter. (2 marks)
[2 marks]3.
Analyze how reliable Source A is as evidence of the Dust Bowl's impact. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Compare the feelings expressed in this source with what you know about government responses to the Dust Bowl. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Outline the main causes of the Dust Bowl as understood from historical knowledge. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Explain how the Dust Bowl influenced the policies of the New Deal. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Compare the perspectives of farmers' personal accounts with government reports about the Dust Bowl. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Summarize the importance of understanding personal sources like this letter when studying historical events. (3 marks)
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