Question

Why did farmers move west during the 1930s? Select all that apply.

The Dust Bowl destroyed many farmers’ crops and land on the Great Plains.

Farmers believed California would have better jobs.

Many farmers were forced to abandon their farms after going into debt.

Answer 1

(They all apply)

a) The Dust Bowl destroyed many farmers' crops and land on the Plains.

b) Farmers believed that California would have better jobs.

c) Many farmers were forced to abandon their farms after going into debt.

d) Farmers did not want to work as tenants for commercial farms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Dust Bowl during the 1930s, sometimes known as the "Dirty 30s," saw farmers in the west struggle with terrible weather, with powerful winds sweeping dust and tearing up short-rooted crops. Then there was the issue of insects and grasshoppers destroying their crops from the inside. On the outside weeds took the crops' water and stopped sunlight from reaching the plants.

Many farmers were left in debt and relocated to California in search of better jobs due to the milder weather. Farmers did not want to serve as tenants for bigger farm owners since they were the head of the household and cared for their own families.