Iowa Public Television's "The Dust Bowl," 1979

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Courtesy of Iowa Public Television, "The Dust Bowl," Iowa Heritage Hard Times - Iowa Public Television, 1979

Description

This 1979 video was produced by Iowa Public Television. It focused on the impact of the Dust Bowl on Iowa farms and farmers.

What do you see in the video that would help you to understand why this weather event was called the Dust Bowl?
Describe the scenes you see during the video. What do these images tell you about the impact of the Dust Bowl on Iowans?
What do Rose Stoops and Jane Ferris share that would explain what Iowans faced during the Dust Bowl?

"The Dust Bowl," Iowa Heritage Hard Times - Iowa Public Television, 1979. Courtesy of Iowa Public Television