Of Mice and men

Of Mice and menA little background information for yah..

The Great DepressionStock Market Crash of 1929. Black Tuesday October 29th, 1929 was one of the major causes.

Bank Failures.9,000 banks failed. Bank deposits were uninsured and thus banks failed because people simply lost their savings. Banks were also not willing to give out new loans which in turn caused the economy to drop.

There was less trade between America and foreign countries because of a high tax on imports.No WelfareWorld Wide

Seasonal Migrant WorkersIn the 1930s many migrants moved from Oklahoma and were referred to as Okies

They were not treated very well by their bosses a they held discriminatory attitudes towards them

Still employed today for harvest seasons

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The Dust Bowlhttp://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/artifact_detail.cfm?aid=a_000756&oid=ob_000064There was a drought that occurred in the Mississippi Valley in the 1930s. People had to sell their farms because they couldnt pay their taxes or other debts. Giant dust storms wiped away the top soilSchools were closed on account of the dust storms

John Steinbeck

(February 27, 1902 December 20, 1968) was an American writer. If you're in trouble, or hurt or need - go to the poor people. They're the only ones that'll help - the only ones.

Man is the only kind of varmint sets his own trap, baits it, then steps in it.

Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.

Novella

A Novella is shorter than a novel.

Famous Novellas:Animal Farm A Clockword Orange Dr Jekyll and Mr. HydeThemes to be coveredFriendship/LonelinessLoyalty/BetrayalPower/PowerlessnessThe American DreamHandicap and InsecurityJustice/MoralityJournal ResponseWhat is a dream, hope, goal, or aspiration that you and your best friend share? How would this be changed if you were living during The Great Depression? Would it be more or less likely that you could achieve it? Why or why not?