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The stock market crash of 1929. Stocks prices immediately fell 11% -
The act raised taxes on 900 imports. It was originally supposed to help farmers but ended up on other products International trade began to collapse. -
The bank of the United States failed. It was the fourth-largest bank in the nation and the largest bank failure at that time.
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Severe drought hits the Midwestern and Southern Plains. As the crops die dust from the over-plowed and over-grazed land begins to blow. -
Great dust storms spread from the Dust Bowl area. The drought is the worst ever in U.S. history, covering more than 75 percent of the country and affecting 27 states severely. -
The federal government forms a Drought Relief Service to coordinate relief activities. The DRS bought cattle in counties that were designated emergency areas, for $14 to $20 ahead. Most of the cattle were unfit to eat.
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Black Sunday. The worst "black blizzard" of the Dust Bowl occurs, causing extensive damage. -
Eight states experienced temperatures of 110 degrees or greater. The next month twelve additional states experienced temperatures at or above 110 degrees, including four that broke 120 degrees. -
Many replanted trees to keep the soil together. In the fall, the rain finally comes ending the drought and the depression they were in.
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The economy grew 17.7%, unemployment plummeted to 9.9%, and prices rose 9.9%. The debt grew to $58 billion.