Migrant Workers In The 1930’S
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John Jeng
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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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