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The stock market won't return to it's original high for 25 years.
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The stocks gained 1% back on this Friday. However, the lost half of it the next day (Black Saturday).
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The stock market hit a bottom and supply and demand became almost equal.
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The fourth largest bank in America failed. The unemployment rate rose to 8.7% and the top income tax rate was changed to 25%.
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In Minneapolis, food riots occurred due to a shortage of food throughout the country.
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The dust storms are increasing and 14 were reported during this year.
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More than 6 million pigs were killed in order to provide food.
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The dust storms continue to spread out of the Dust Bowl area. The drought is the worst in American history. The drought covered more than 75% of the country and affected 27 states.
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A lot of work was put into plowing the land, planting trees, and other conservation methods. This resulted in a 65% reduction in the amount of soil blowing. The drought continues during this.
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The rain finally comes during the fall and the drought is brought to an end. Over the next few years, the plains finally become golden with wheat again.
