What role did the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) play in combating the Dust Bowl?
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Correct answer: They engaged in large-scale tree planting and soil erosion control projects
The CCC provided the labor for the Shelterbelt project and other conservation efforts. They built small dams, planted grass, and helped implement the new techniques designed by the Soil Conservation Service.
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- The displacement of topsoil during the Dust Bowl led to which long-term economic consequence for farmers?
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