OMAM Historical Context

THE AMERICAN DREAM- This is a ______ that many americans held then and now. It is the idea that America is a special place because so long as you work hard, every American should be able to achieve happiness and success.

THE AMERICAN DREAM- This is a ______ that many americans held then and now. It is the idea that America is a special place because so long as you work hard, every American should be able to achieve happiness and success.

Belief

THE AMERICAN DREAM- This is a belief that many americans held ____________. It is the idea that America is a special place because so long as you work hard, every American should be able to achieve happiness and success.

then and now

THE AMERICAN DREAM- This is a belief that many americans held then and now. It is the idea that America is a _______ place because so long as you work hard, every American should be able to achieve happiness and success.

special

THE AMERICAN DREAM- This is a belief that many americans held then and now. It is the idea that America is a special place because so long as you ____________, every American should be able to achieve happiness and success.

work hard

THE AMERICAN DREAM- This is a belief that many americans held then and now. It is the idea that America is a special place because so long as you work hard, every American should be able to achieve ____________________________

happiness and success

THE AMERICAN DREAM- This is a belief that many americans held then and now. It is the idea that America is a special place because so long as you work hard, __________________ should be able to achieve happiness and success.

every american

THE WALL STREET CRASH AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION- in the ______, America had been enormously prosperous. However, in October 1929, the stock market crashed. Banks and businesses across the country collapsed. This triggered the great depression in the 1930s. Around one third of the population was unemployed and many lost savings after the banks collapsed. Poverty grew.

1920's

THE WALL STREET CRASH AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION- in the 1920s, America had been __________________. However, in October 1929, the stock market crashed. Banks and businesses across the country collapsed. This triggered the great depression in the 1930's. Around one third of the population was unemployed and many lost savings after the banks collapsed. Poverty grew.

enormously prosperous

THE WALL STREET CRASH AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION- in the 1920s, America had been enormously prosperous. However, in ________________, the stock market crashed. Banks and businesses across the country collapsed. This triggered the great depression in the 1930's. Around one third of the population was unemployed and many lost savings after the banks collapsed. Poverty grew.

October 1929

THE WALL STREET CRASH AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION- in the 1920s, America had been enormously prosperous. However, in October 1929, the stock market crashed. Banks and businesses across the country collapsed. This triggered the ___________________ in the 1930's. Around one third of the population was unemployed and many lost savings after the banks collapsed. Poverty grew.

great depression

THE WALL STREET CRASH AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION- in the 1920s, America had been enormously prosperous. However, in October 1929, the stock market crashed. Banks and businesses across the country collapsed. This triggered the great depression in the _________ Around one third of the population was unemployed and many lost savings after the banks collapsed. Poverty grew.

1930's

THE WALL STREET CRASH AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION- in the 1920s, America had been enormously prosperous. However, in October 1929, the stock market crashed. Banks and businesses across the country collapsed. This triggered the great depression in the 1930's. Around __________ of the population was unemployed and many lost savings after the banks collapsed. Poverty grew.

one third

THE WALL STREET CRASH AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION- in the 1920s, America had been enormously prosperous. However, in October 1929, the stock market crashed. Banks and businesses across the country collapsed. This triggered the great depression in the 1930's. Around one third of the population was unemployed and many lost savings after the banks collapsed. _________________

poverty grew

GOLDEN CALIFORNIA- on top of the depression a _______________ hit america, leading to many jobs in agriculture being lost. California was one of the few unaffected states and it soon became known as 'golden california'. Migrant workers travelled from all over the country in the hope of getting jobs. They often travelled alone, living lonely lives.

severe drought

GOLDEN CALIFORNIA- on top of the depression a severe drought hit america, leading to many jobs in ___________ being lost. California was one of the few unaffected states and it soon became known as 'golden california'. Migrant workers travelled from all over the country in the hope of getting jobs. They often travelled alone, living lonely lives.

agriculture

GOLDEN CALIFORNIA- on top of the depression a severe drought hit america, leading to many jobs in agriculture being lost. California was one of the __________________ and it soon became known as 'golden california'. Migrant workers travelled from all over the country in the hope of getting jobs. They often travelled alone, living lonely lives.

few unaffected states

GOLDEN CALIFORNIA- on top of the depression a severe drought hit america, leading to many jobs in agriculture being lost. California was one of the few unaffected states and it soon became known as ___________________ Migrant workers travelled from all over the country in the hope of getting jobs. They often travelled alone, living lonely lives.

golden california

GOLDEN CALIFORNIA- on top of the depression a severe drought hit america, leading to many jobs in agriculture being lost. California was one of the few unaffected states and it soon became known as 'golden california'. Migrant workers travelled from all over the country in the hope of ______________. They often travelled alone, living lonely lives.

getting jobs

GOLDEN CALIFORNIA- on top of the depression a severe drought hit america, leading to many jobs in agriculture being lost. California was one of the few unaffected states and it soon became known as 'golden california'. Migrant workers travelled from all over the country in the hope of getting jobs. They often ______________________, living lonely lives.

travelled alone

THE TITLE- this comes from a poem by _______________. A mouse carefully builds a nest in a wheatfield but it is crushed by a plough. It shows that even the best plans can go wrong

Robert Burns

THE TITLE- this comes from a poem by Robert Burns. A mouse carefully builds a nest in a wheatfield but it is ___________________. It shows that even the best plans can go wrong

crushed by a plough

THE TITLE- this comes from a poem by Robert Burns. A mouse carefully builds a nest in a wheatfield but it is crushed by a plough. It shows that even the best plans can ____________

go wrong

GENDER INEQUALITY- Women were regarded as the ________ of their husbands. They were expected to take up a domestic role and look after the house whilst their husbands worked. They had little power and were often victims of abuse.

property

GENDER INEQUALITY- Women were regarded as the property of their husbands. They were expected to take up a _________________ and look after the house whilst their husbands worked. They had little power and were often victims of abuse.

domestic role

GENDER INEQUALITY- Women were regarded as the property of their husbands. They were expected to take up a domestic role and look after ______________ whilst their husbands worked. They had little power and were often victims of abuse.

the house

GENDER INEQUALITY- Women were regarded as the property of their husbands. They were expected to take up a domestic role and look after the house whilst their husbands worked. They had _______________ and were often victims of abuse.

little power

GENDER INEQUALITY- Women were regarded as the property of their husbands. They were expected to take up a domestic role and look after the house whilst their husbands worked. They had little power and were often victims of _________.

abuse

RACISM- black people were treated as the _________ of white people. The jim Crow laws allowed black people to be discriminated against. They could be paid less, or sacked more easily. Segregation meant black and white people lived separate lives. Black people also had to live with the threat of lynching

inferiors

RACISM- black people were treated as the inferiors of white people. The _________________ allowed black people to be discriminated against. They could be paid less, or sacked more easily. Segregation meant black and white people lived separate lives. Black people also had to live with the threat of lynching

Jim Crow laws

RACISM- black people were treated as the inferiors of white people. The jim Crow laws allowed black people to be ________________ against. They could be paid less, or sacked more easily. Segregation meant black and white people lived separate lives. Black people also had to live with the threat of lynching

Discriminated

RACISM- black people were treated as the inferiors of white people. The jim Crow laws allowed black people to be discriminated against. They could be _____________, or sacked more easily. Segregation meant black and white people lived separate lives. Black people also had to live with the threat of lynching

paid less

RACISM- black people were treated as the inferiors of white people. The jim Crow laws allowed black people to be discriminated against. They could be paid less, or sacked more easily. ________________ meant black and white people lived separate lives. Black people also had to live with the threat of lynching

segregation

RACISM- black people were treated as the inferiors of white people. The jim Crow laws allowed black people to be discriminated against. They could be paid less, or sacked more easily. Segregation meant black and white people lived ___________________. Black people also had to live with the threat of lynching

separate lives

RACISM- black people were treated as the inferiors of white people. The jim Crow laws allowed black people to be discriminated against. They could be paid less, or sacked more easily. Segregation meant black and white people lived separate lives. Black people also had to live with the threat of ___________

lynching

JOHN STEINBECK- am _____________________. In the 1930's he travelled around America to find out what life was like for migrant workers. He had left-wing views and was concerned by the way the poor were exploited

American author

JOHN STEINBECK- am American author. In the 1930's he travelled around America to find out what life was like for ___________________. He had left-wing views and was concerned by the way the poor were exploited

migrant workers

JOHN STEINBECK- am American author. In the 1930's he travelled around America to find out what life was like for migrant workers. He had ___________________ and was concerned by the way the poor were exploited

left-wing views

JOHN STEINBECK- am American author. In the 1930's he travelled around America to find out what life was like for migrant workers. He had left-wing views and was concerned by the way the poor were ____________

exploited

this is a belief that many Americans held then and now. It is the idea that America is a special place because so long as you work hard, every American should be able to achieve happiness and success.

The american dream

in the 1920's, america had been enormously prosperous. However, in October 1929, the stock market crashed. Banks and businesses across the country collapsed. This triggered the great depression in the 1930's. Around one third of the population was unemployed and many lost savings after the banks collapsed. Poverty grew.

The wall street crash and the great depression

on top of the depression a severe drought hit america, leading to many jobs in agriculture being lost. California was one of the few unaffected states and it soon became known as 'Golden California' Migrant workers travelled from all over the country in the hope of getting jobs. They often travelled alone, living lonely lives.

Golden California

this comes from a poem by Robert Burns. A mouse carefully builds a nest in a wheatfield but it is crushed by a plough. It shows that even the best plans can go wrong

The title

Women were regarded as the property of their husbands. They were expected to take up a domestic role and look after the house whilst their husbands worked. They had little power and were often victims of abuse.

Gender Inequality

black people were treated as the inferiors of white people. The Jim Crow laws allowed black people to be discriminated against. They could be paid less, or sacked more easily. Segregation meant black and white people lived separate lives. Black people also had to live with the threat of lynching

Racism

am American author. In the 1930's he travelled around America to find out what life was like for migrant workers. He had left-wing views and was concerned by the way the poor were exploited

John Steinbeck