Why is April 14, 1935 called Black Sunday, according to “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?

D. because it was the day a huge dust storm swept across the Great Plains

How did many “Okies” respond to the Dust Bowl, according to “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?

C. They moved to places like California.

Read below the sentence from “Black Sunday” and most likely reason the author gave that detail.

to emphasize the historic significance of the day

After receiving a low score on a test that he studied hard for, Aiden tells you he feels demoralized. What does he mean?

D. He feels depressed and discouraged.

With what historical event or trend is Black Sunday closely associated?

D. the poverty and upheavals of the Great Depression

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1
Why is April 14, 1935 called Black Sunday, according to “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?
C. because it was the day Congress held hearings about the Dust Bowl
A. because it was the hottest day on record
D. because it was the day a huge dust storm swept across the Great Plains
B. because it was the start of the Great Depression
2
How did many “Okies” respond to the Dust Bowl, according to “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?
B. They built fences to block the dust.
C. They moved to places like California.
D. They changed their farming techniques.
A. They asked Congress for help.
3
Which of these were factors that led to the events described in “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?
B. a severe drought
C. a strong hurricane
D. the construction of railroads
A. severe floods
4
The author refers to an artwork that sums up the effects of Black Sunday. To what artwork does the author refer?
A. a folk song
B. a short story
D. a bronze statue
C. an oil painting
5
Read below the sentence from “Black Sunday” and most likely reason the author gave that detail.
to create a contrast with life in other parts of the country
to explain some of the causes of the dust storm
to emphasize the historic significance of the day
to show that people were not prepared for a dust storm
6
After receiving a low score on a test that he studied hard for, Aiden tells you he feels demoralized. What does he mean?
B. He feels angry and outraged.
A. He feels calm and content.
C. He feels inspired and optimistic.
D. He feels depressed and discouraged.
7
With what historical event or trend is Black Sunday closely associated?
C. the beginning of a better time for many farmers
A. the growth of cities in America
D. the poverty and upheavals of the Great Depression
B. a new style of newspaper reporting
8
If Katie lives in an impoverished nation, which of the following must be true?
A. The nation is poor.
C. The nation is mostly farmland.
B. The nation is crowded.
D. The nation has natural resources.

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