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How do you think the arrival of so many okies affected native californian?
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoMost Californians at the time would have considered the Okies as a burden to society. The sudden influx of Okies into California caused taxes to up, and increased competition for jobs.
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Why did the okies travel?
they traveled because of the dust bowls.
Who were the Okies and Arkies?
The "Okies and Arkies" were migrant farmers moving from Oklahoma (Okie), Arkansas (Arkie), and Texas to California during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl.
What was the nickname for the migrant farmers in 1930?
The Okies and it didn't matter if you were born and raised in Kansas.
What state drew many migrant famlies or Okies seeking work?
California
What states drew many migrant families or okies seeking work?
cal
The largest group of farmers affected by the dust bowl?
Okies
Was California popular during the Great Depression?
They became the reluctant host to the Okies.
Where do most Okies migrate to?
Most Okies migrated to California
How were the Okies similar to hoboes?
Both the Okies and the Hoboes were homeless. They left their houses for job.
Who were Steinbeck's migrants?
Okies
Where were the Okies going?
deed
Where did the Okies migrate to?
California
What do you call someone from Oklahoma?
Oklahomans is the correct Demonym however only a rare few take offense to Okies.
Why were many Californians prejudiced against the Okies?
Many Californians were prejudiced against the Okies during the Great Depression because they viewed them as economic competitors and believed that they were taking jobs and resources away from native Californians. There was also a perception that the Okies were culturally different and represented a lower social class. Anti-Okie sentiments were fueled by political and media narratives that portrayed them as undesirable migrants.
Where did 'okies' migrated to?
California
What are the release dates for Okies vs- Aliens - 2013?
Okies vs- Aliens - 2013 was released on: USA: 30 September 2013
Why did they call some people Okies?
Okies comes from Oklahoma, a state where the Dust Bowl took full effect with its onslaught upon the people of Oklahoma. The people who moved from Oklahoma to escape the storms were thus nicknamed Okies.
