In the 1930s, the United States found itself in the grip of the Great Depression. During this time period, a weather phenomenon called the Dust Bowl also occurred. Conduct an Internet search on The Dust Bowl to discover more about it. How do you think the Dust Bowl and the economic downturn impacted each other? Why? Do you think another Dust Bowl could generate a depression? Why or why not?
If your last name begins with A-L, argue that another Dust Bowl would not generate a depression. If your last name begins with M-Z, argue that a depression is inevitable with another Dust Bowl. Defend your views by citing information from the Web and/or your own experiences.