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The Duttons faced new challenges in the early 20th century, including the rise of western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression. While the Great Depression began in 1929, it began early in Montana. The Great Depression began in Montana in 1918, nearly 10 years before the rest of the country. While the rest of America was thriving, Montana was struggling. Between drought and reduced demand for agricultural products, due to the end of the “Great War” (also known as World War I, from 1914 to 1918), many farmers suffered greatly. As a result, Montana farmers defaulted on war loans, leading to widespread bank failures across the state. Between 1921 and 1925, half of Montana’s farmers lost their land. By 1925, 70,000 of Montana’s 82,000 landowners had left. Also, 200 Montana banks failed. Not only were crops affected by the drought, but it was followed by a locust infestation and livestock succumbed to the contagion. Featured in Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023). After Yellowstone, it was a different yet similar feeling….. I really enjoyed this and while I could use more of something, it makes me think that maybe it could be better (a tougher challenge after Yellowstone!) BUT. BUT. BUT…. It finally seems to be getting going with the merging of the side stories…. And then it ends – obviously it’s slated for a second season – BUT – if that doesn’t happen, then you’ve just wasted your time because the story isn’t even over by the end of this first season. And there’s currently no announcement or schedule for a second season…. It drives me so crazy! It’s like going to a fancy restaurant and only being served the side dishes with no main course!!! What the hell is going on…. Come on producers…. Get your fingers out!!!!