The 1920s drought, also known as the Dust Bowl, was a severe period of drought and dust storms that affected the Great Plains region of the United States in the 1930s. Poor land management practices, coupled with overfarming and drought conditions, led to the devastation of crops and widespread soil erosion. Thousands of families were forced to abandon their farms and migrate to other areas in search of work and relief. The Dust Bowl had a significant impact on the economy and environment of the region, leading to the implementation of soil conservation programs and changes in farming practices to prevent similar disasters in the future.
