Question
The geographic factor(s) that had the greatest influence on the pattern of westward migration during the Depression was:
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A The scarcity of flat land in the South for farmers to raise crops
B The unavailability of waterpower to operate factories
C The droughts in the Midwest that led to the removal of fertile soil in farming areas
D All of the above
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A The scarcity of flat land in the South for farmers to raise crops
B The unavailability of waterpower to operate factories
C The droughts in the Midwest that led to the removal of fertile soil in farming areas
D All of the above
Answers
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The best answer is:
C The droughts in the Midwest that led to the removal of fertile soil in farming areas
While all the factors mentioned can influence migration patterns, the drought conditions in the Midwest during the Great Depression were particularly significant, leading to the Dust Bowl and prompting many farm families to migrate westward in search of better living conditions and opportunities.
C The droughts in the Midwest that led to the removal of fertile soil in farming areas
While all the factors mentioned can influence migration patterns, the drought conditions in the Midwest during the Great Depression were particularly significant, leading to the Dust Bowl and prompting many farm families to migrate westward in search of better living conditions and opportunities.