Cause-and-Effect Online version Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse by Grace Fleming 1 Dust Storm 2 Ma's Death 3 Franklin's Death 4 Billie Jo's injury 5 The Stock Market Crash created widespread destruction contributed to the Stock Market crash Killed cattle, destroyed crops, & ruined machinery There was a lot of damage to homes. People felt trapped and their dreams of farming for a living died. People’s spirits were depressed because nothing was green. Billie Jo’s family was torn apart. Billie Jo feels guilty and angry at her father. Her father cannot handle his grief and withdraws from the world. Billie Jo stops playing the piano. The family's hope died. Billie Jo becomes very attached to babies she meets. Babies remind Billie Jo of loss. Billie Jo is drawn to the sweetness & promise of young children. Her attitude about the piano is changed. Her spirit and self-image is damaged. She does not feel like her place in this world is at the piano anymore. She becomes disconnected from music and feels like she isn’t anchored to anything anymore. Millions of people lost their jobs & homes. Hoovervilles began popping up around the country. Young men tried to “ride the rails” in hopes of a better life.
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