Conclusion
As you have discovered from your research, the 1930s was a time of great turmoil in American history. It was also a period of change that altered the landscape of our culture for generations to come. Through the trials and tribulations suffered during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, people still had hope for a happy future. In Karen Hesse's novel, Out of the Dust, we are able to experience these events on a more personal level.
