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Lesson 53 of 84 ยท Westward Expansion

The Dust Bowl and Its Causes

The Great Depression, triggered by the 1929 stock market crash, brought widespread poverty. President Roosevelt's New Deal programs provided relief, recovery, and reform.

Key Facts

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Historians use evidence to support claims.

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Timelines show events in order.

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Cause and effect explain why things happen.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Why do we study history?

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