6-year drought (oct 23, 1886 – jan 1, 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”Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 23, 1886
jan 1, 0
~ 6 years