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People were given 160 acres of land within the boundaries of the public land states. They had to file an application, improve the land and file for deed of title. Source: http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=31
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Severe drought hits the midwestern and and southern plains. Source: Article Handout
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The number of dust storms are increasing . Fourteen are reported in the year, an expected 38 will come about next year. Source: Article Handout
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Congress creates a new federal agency: Soil-Erosion Service. Source: Article Handout
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A massive dust storm cakes cities as far as NY, ATL and WA Source: Article Handout
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The worst "black blizzard" of the Dust Bowl occurs which causes much damae. Source: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/dustbowl-black-sunday/
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An agency begins a campaign that provides financial incentives. Source: Article Handout
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Blowing soil is reduced by 65% Source: Article Handout
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A reported 2.5 million people have left the Plains. Source: Asrticle Handout
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A severe drought, worse than the 1930's, fails to produce dust storms of the same magnitude. Source: Article Handout
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The Soil Conservation Service changes their name to Natural Resources Conservation Service. Source: Article Handout
