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Stock Market Crash
The stock market won't return to it's original high for 25 years. -
Black Friday
The stocks gained 1% back on this Friday. However, the lost half of it the next day (Black Saturday). -
All Time Low
The stock market hit a bottom and supply and demand became almost equal. -
Bank of the United States
The fourth largest bank in America failed. The unemployment rate rose to 8.7% and the top income tax rate was changed to 25%. -
Food Riots
In Minneapolis, food riots occurred due to a shortage of food throughout the country. -
Big 14
The dust storms are increasing and 14 were reported during this year. -
Killing of the Pigs
More than 6 million pigs were killed in order to provide food. -
Spreading of the Dust Bowl
The dust storms continue to spread out of the Dust Bowl area. The drought is the worst in American history. The drought covered more than 75% of the country and affected 27 states. -
Drought Continues
A lot of work was put into plowing the land, planting trees, and other conservation methods. This resulted in a 65% reduction in the amount of soil blowing. The drought continues during this. -
Golden Wheat
The rain finally comes during the fall and the drought is brought to an end. Over the next few years, the plains finally become golden with wheat again.
