Dust Bowl Migration and Okies

The video discusses the Dust Bowl migration, where many from the central plains, especially Oklahoma, moved to California seeking jobs. The term 'Okies' was coined for these migrants, who faced harsh living conditions and societal challenges. John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' highlighted their plight. Over time, the derogatory term 'Okie' has been embraced by some as a badge of identity.

What was a common destination for those leaving the Dust Bowl region?

• Florida

• California

• Texas

• New York

Which state experienced the most significant population loss during the Dust Bowl migration?

• Nebraska

• Oklahoma

• Texas

• Kansas

What nickname was given to the migrants from the Dust Bowl region?

• Migrants

• Plainsmen

• Okies

• Dusties

Why were wages low for the Okies in California?

• High demand for workers

• Government regulations

• Lack of skills

• Surplus of laborers

What were the makeshift villages where Okies lived called?

• Migrant Camps

• Little Oklahomas

• Little Californias

• Dust Towns

What health issues were common in the Okies' makeshift villages?

• Typhus and diphtheria

• Malaria

• Cholera

• Influenza

Who wrote 'The Grapes of Wrath' to highlight the Okies' struggles?

• Mark Twain

• John Steinbeck

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Ernest Hemingway

What did the U.S. government establish to aid the Okies in California?

• Job centers

• Camps with facilities

• Free housing

• Food banks

How did the perception of the term 'Okie' change over time?

• It was forgotten

• It became a term of pride

• It remained derogatory

• It was replaced by another term

By 1941, how many camps were established in California for the Okies?

• 13

• 10

• 20

• 5