WPA & Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage became a reality this year
1938
These were some of the adverse conditions the Joads have to endure
lack of food, water, and money
In the Bible the great flood causes a man to build an ark--alluded to by this character
Noah
This is why the Joads left Oklahoma
The Dust Bowl
This character symbolizes greed
Ruthie
This is the decade the Joads lived in, and when the novel takes place.
1930's
migrants were generally called this slur
Okies
This character resembles Moses’ leadership in the novel
Tom
These are migrant camps run by the government
Weed Patch
This character represents unity of the family
Ma
Introduced in 1932, this government act sought to bring the economy out of crisis
FDR's New Deal
Migrants usually did these things to pass time
Harmonica, Fiddle, Guitar, Storytelling
This flower’s blooming is considered a sign of maturity, shown by this character
Rose of Sharon
This was the primary cause of the Dust Bowl
Lack of crop rotation
This is represented by the displaced turtle in the beginning of the novel
The Joad family
Child labor laws came far after the Joads' time–specifically in this decade
1990's
This was the cause of many labor shortages in the late 30's and early 40's
WWII--many working men went to fight
The title of The Grapes of Wrath comes from this book of the Bible
Revelation
The Joads leave Weed Patch for this reason
Lack of work, subsequently lack of food.
This character's name indicates their stubbornness
Muley Graves
Minimum wage laws became routinely updated in this decade
1960's
The Bracero Program ensured this to migrant workers
Housing, Minimum wage, Transportation, Healthcare, Education, and Food
These characters from the bible and novel both die for other people’s injustices
Casy & Jesus
The primary trait that made Weed Patch a positive experience for the Joads
Running water
This Joad represents hasty irresponsible decisions
Al