John Jeng

CauseDrop in market priceStock market crashBanks collecting moneyDrought Dust storms

Reason for CaliforniaMild climateDiversity of cropsOver exaggerated promises

Problems in CaliforniaLocal/state infrastructures overworkedWorker to job ratio

Origin of WorkersCalled OkiesDust bowlMexico

The PeopleRejected at the borderLow wages“Ditchbanks”Discrimination

Farm Security AdministrationFSACreated campsCleaner more sanitaryCommunity

Statistics1920’s – ¾ workers were mexican1973 – Arvin Migratory Labor Camp

World War IIIncreased economyLeft for warSet roots

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