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1862 - Homestead Act passed and signed into law
People were given 160 acres of land within the boundaries of the public land states. They had to file an application, improve the land and file for deed of title. Source: http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=31 -
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Dust Bowl Timespan of Events
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Beginning of Dust Bowl
Severe drought hits the midwestern and and southern plains. Source: Article Handout -
An Increase
The number of dust storms are increasing . Fourteen are reported in the year, an expected 38 will come about next year. Source: Article Handout -
Congress creates new agency
Congress creates a new federal agency: Soil-Erosion Service. Source: Article Handout -
Caked
A massive dust storm cakes cities as far as NY, ATL and WA Source: Article Handout -
Black Sunday
The worst "black blizzard" of the Dust Bowl occurs which causes much damae. Source: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/dustbowl-black-sunday/ -
New Agency
An agency begins a campaign that provides financial incentives. Source: Article Handout -
Reduction
Blowing soil is reduced by 65% Source: Article Handout -
Time to Go
A reported 2.5 million people have left the Plains. Source: Asrticle Handout -
Something Severe
A severe drought, worse than the 1930's, fails to produce dust storms of the same magnitude. Source: Article Handout -
Name Change
The Soil Conservation Service changes their name to Natural Resources Conservation Service. Source: Article Handout
