6-year drought (23 oct. 1886 – 1 janv. 0)
Description:
Farmers Went broke quickly bcuz of 6-year drought in 1880s; W Kansas lost ½ of pop btwn 1888-1892; Drought → “dry farming” on plains, Methods of shallow cultivation for arid W environment, Created finely pulverized surface soil that contributed to “Dust Bowl”Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
23 oct. 1886
1 janv. 0
~ 6 years