This activity explores the point of view of a Dust Bowl survivor reflecting on the hardships of life during the Great Depression. Students will examine her perspective on environmental disaster, economic collapse, and the emotional toll of migration. Through her reflections, they will analyze how the Dust Bowl devastated American families, forced mass relocation, and exposed the fragile relationship between people, the land, and the government during a time of national crisis.

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Dust Bowl POV with scaffolding questions
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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