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American Life in the Great Depression

Question 2 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Which factor encouraged farmers to leave their land in the Great Plains during the 1930s?

Answer
A
the promise of free land in California
B
the promise of free trips to the West
C
the necessity of finding new land in Oklahoma
D
the necessity of escaping financial problems

Explanation

During the 1930s, drought and dust storms ruined crops across the Great Plains, while falling farm income and debt left many families unable to make a living. These financial problems pushed farmers to leave and look for work elsewhere. The correct choice is the necessity of escaping financial problems.

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