THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940
THE DUST BOWL
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Question
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How many people died from sand pneumonia?
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10, 000
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30, 000
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2, 000
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7, 000
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In the Dust Bowl, about 7, 000 people, men, women and especially small children lost their lives to “dust pneumonia.” At least 250, 000 people fled the Plains.
Detailed explanation-2: -In total, the Dust Bowl killed around 7, 000 people and left 2 million homeless. The heat, drought and dust storms also had a cascade effect on U.S. agriculture. Wheat production fell by 36% and maize production plummeted by 48% during the 1930s.
Detailed explanation-3: -Dust pneumonia, called the “brown plague, ” killed hundreds and was particularly lethal for infants, children and the elderly.
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