The Dirty Thirties: The Dust Bowl

“Originally covered with grasses that held the fine soil in place, the land of the southern plains was plowed by settlers who brought their farming techniques with them when they homesteaded the area.” The Dust Bowl, otherwise known as “The Dirty Thirties”, was made possible by World War I (WWI) and The Great Depression. Wheat was easy to grow and it caused a high demand. Little was known that the misuse of the land would bring upon the greatest influence behind the importance of conserving nature and its importance of carefully using the land. The dust storms were brought on by a mix of natural components and human activities. Thus, the tempests brought on numerous individuals to leave their homes, endure the dust, and lastly change how they