"Dust Storm Headline Montage," between 1935 and 1942

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Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Dust Storm Headline Montage," between 1935 and 1942

Description 

The montage shows a collection of headlines from various newspapers that focus on the dust storms and the Dust Bowl.  

Transcript of "Dust Storm Headline Montage"

Source-Dependent Questions

• Describe the headlines. Which headline seems to be the most emotional? Explain.
• What do these headlines essentially say about the effects of the dust storm on Americans?
• After looking at these headlines, write your own headline for a newspaper set during the Dust Bowl?

Citation Information 

"Dust Storm Headline Montage," between 1935 and 1942. Courtesy of Library of Congress