Harry's grandfather was telling him stories about when he was a boy in the 1930's. He described living through large dust storms and not having rain for weeks or months at a time. Many people left their homes and their farms behind, without even trying to sell them because they had to find a way to get food and make money somewhere else. Harry's grandfather is specifically describing HELP PLS. It’s the end of school year and I need extra credit answer immediately and I give 50 coins