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Chapter 18: The New Deal
"Surviving the Dust Bowl"

Introduction
     In this chapter, you learned about how many farmers of the Great Plains endured years of drought and dust storms—which turned the region into what became known as the Dust Bowl. Go to the Internet to learn more about the Dust Bowl from someone who lived through it.

Destination Title: The American Experience Surviving the Dust Bowl
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Directions
Start at the The American Experience Surviving the Dust Bowl Web site.
  • Click on Special Features.
  • Click on An Eyewitness Account.
  • Read the text and answer the following questions.
1. What was Lawrence Svobida's occupation? Where did he live?


2. How did the dust storms hurt farmers in addition to ruining their farms and livelihoods?


3. What action did Svobida eventually take? Why?


4. How would you characterize Svobida's emotions as he tells his story? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
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