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1. The dustbowl was a period of time during the 1930s where many severe storms ruined the American prairies.

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2. During the dust bowl all of the land was ruined in these areas which led to problems that affected trade, agriculture, etc.

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11. Eventually men would travel back home, many of them having no luck.

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5. Many men were constantly on the move looking for jobs anywhere they could get them because many families couldn't even afford to eat.

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4. Children were often dirty due to these storms, and this just shows how poor living conditions truly were.

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7. People were forced to wear masks at certain times due to the amount of dust in the air.

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9. These storms were so violent that they could destroy houses, land, etc. very easily.

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10. Cities could not afford to take care of their own citizens let alone the travelers and "okies" who came looking for work.

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12. The dust bowl eventually ended, but this tragedy affected the people for as long as a whole decade.

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8. Wives were left to take care of their children during this terrible time while the men went out to work.

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6. Many children were suffering from diseases, malnutrition, etc. which led to many deaths.

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3. The dust bowl also destroyed many homes which left its residents with almost nothing and forced them to live in tents.