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USA History: The Dust Bowl 6
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What is the main concern of Elizabeth in the letter?

  • The effect of rain on the crops
  • The beauty of the land
  • The friendship with Alice
  • The consequences of human actions on the environment (correct)

    • What is the current state of the land according to Elizabeth?

  • An arid desert (correct)
  • A lush and abundant landscape
  • A land of abundant water resources
  • A green and verdant land

    • What is the implied reason for the drought according to Elizabeth's letter?

  • Natural climate change
  • Over-farming the land (correct)
  • Lack of prayer
  • Alice's absence

    • What is the meaning of 'verdant' in the context of the letter?

    <p>Green and lush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Elizabeth's request to Alice in the letter?

    <p>To pray for rain and for the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have friends and neighbours been leaving Kansas according to the letter?

    <p>To escape the drought and its consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tone of Elizabeth's letter?

    <p>Desperate and pleading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about Elizabeth's relationship with the land?

    <p>She has a deep connection with the land and is saddened by its destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the letter?

    <p>The consequences of human actions on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's purpose in writing this letter?

    <p>To express her concerns and emotions about the drought</p> Signup and view all the answers

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