My Family And Migration During The Great Depression

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One thing that kept me happy through this whole experience is my family. I also had to look brave for my little sister. I might be a young boy but this experience also affects me I will remember this when I am older. I am wearing a long sleeve shirt with pants that are too short on me. The only belongings I have with me is my family and if they packed anything. The Dust Bowl affected me because it was a horrible experience but it still gave me hope that there was something better. Also my parents said the Dust Bowl affect would help our family and where we live. My family and I decided to migrate during The Great Depression because we heard if we migrate our family would be in a better place to

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