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WW1
The WW1 started in Europe. Almost 80,000 Kansas men joined the armed forces. U.S. Government spent $30 billion fighting the war. http://gdb.voanews.com/BCE228A0-3C05-4BF1-8B8E-399833E192F6_w640_r1_s.jpg -
Win the war with wheat
Farmers were asked to grow more food. High school students were asked to do their patriotic duty and help with harvest. Women formed canning clubs to preserve food. Sugar and cornstarch were conserved in Kansas homes. They participated in national programs such as meatless Tuesdays. Image Sorce -
The Flu Epidemic
The worst epidemic in world history may have started in Kansas. Fort Riley was a very active army base during World War 1. It housed almost 26,000 men and hoursed and mules. These animals produced large mounts of manure that was isposed by burning. One day in March a dust storm came out of the sky. The dust mixed with the burnt ash of the manure and created a yellow haze. -
Kansas becomes more Industrial
Was on of the great changes in Kansas and the nation. The country saw great highs and lows. Agriculture remained central to the Kansas economy but industry began to grow. The Kansas economy had focused on food production during World War 1,shipping products both within the United States and -
The Consumer Economy
Automobiles were becoming more affordable. The country doubled its numer of highways and road. Two-thirds of all Americans home had been electrified. Vacuum cleaners,washing machines, and refrigerators were sold to the American public as machines that would save time and improve famiy life. Image sorce -
The Great Depression
The stock market crashed,Peoplebegan to sell their stock for whatever amount of money they could get.Eventually stock prices fell so low that $30 billion was lost. As unemployment rose most people stopped buying goos and services. This made the economy worse. Image Sorce image sourse -
Dust Bowl
Little rain, hot days, high winds and soil-eroding created storms of black dust.This coyuld make cattle go blind, turn the daytime sky black or bury cars and farm equipment. Sometimes dust storm would last for several days. High win woul blow aroun dry topsoil.
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Kansan Run for President
Landon entered politics by supporting Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Party. The same year Franklin Roosevelt was elected president and Alf Landon was elected governor of Kansas. Two years after Roosevelt became president the Democrats dominated the elections. Alf Landon was the only Republican imumbent governor left.
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WW2
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Lessons Learned from Dust Bowl
Most people stayed on their farms and learned valuable lessons from the Dust Bowl. THe US government offered education and financial incentives. To prevent soil erosion which was a big cause of the Dust Bowl the government encouraged the use of terracing and contour farming techniques Image sorce
