How did the Dust Bowl affect the communities of the Southern Plains states? A. The population declined as millions left for job opportunities. B. The population grew because more jobs were available there. C. New Deal programs located there ensured financial security. D. The communities absorbed immigrants who came seeking work.



Answer :

The correct answer is A. The population declined as millions left for job opportunities.

The Dust Bowl, which occurred during the 1930s, had a devastating impact on the communities of the Southern Plains states, particularly in areas of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico.