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We watched two movies describing the effects of the dust bowl on Great Plains farmers. “The Plow that Broke the Plains” described the cattle industry on the plains and the boom of people moving into the plains. People soon put up fences which ended free grazing. They also developed new plowing techniques. Then the rain stopped. This film seemed intent on encouraging people out onto the plains regardless of the suffering that the dust bowl caused. The movie, “Rain for the Earth” central theme was that the rain will come. We need to adapt but it will come. It describes the raising of sheep because there were heartier than cattle plus provided meat and wool. I really enjoyed watching these movies because they show the struggles plains people faced, as well as how strong, brave, and resilient these residents were. The plains people have faced their shares of struggles and the dust bowl was one of the most difficult yet. I can’t imagine not being able to see my hand in front of my face. Talk about dust.