The Dust Bowl Crossword Puzzle

Instruction: Select a cell, type in answers based on clues, and complete the puzzle.

      The Dust Bowl was a devastating environmental disaster during the 1930s that severely affected the American and Canadian prairies. It was characterized by severe dust storms that destroyed crops, displaced families, and led to widespread economic hardship. The Dust Bowl Crossword brings this historical period to life by focusing on key elements of the event. This puzzle highlights the causes, such as prolonged droughts and soil erosion, as well as the impact on agriculture and communities. 

       

      By solving this ‘The Dust Bowl Crossword’, participants can learn about the harsh conditions faced by farmers and the mass migration that occurred as families sought better living conditions. This educational game serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable farming practices and the resilience of those who lived through this challenging time.

      The Dust Bowl Clue List

      Across

      • 1. Intense dust storm
      • 2. Trees planted to reduce wind erosion
      • 3. Respiratory illness from inhaling dust
      • 4. given to the affected region
      • 5. Roosevelt's program to combat the Depression

      Down

      • 1. Nickname for displaced farm families from Oklahoma
      • 2. Novel by John Steinbeck about Dust Bowl migrants
      • 3. Practice of plowing native grasses
      • 4. Area severely impacted
      • 5. Economic downturn of the 1930s
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