
California's 'Bum Blockade'
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Dust Bowl Migration and Urban Ambitions
This chapter examines the historical impact of the Dust Bowl on the Great Plains and the migration of displaced families to California. It contrasts personal stories of resilience with the wider societal challenges faced by migrants and the local authorities' attempts to regulate their entry into a booming Los Angeles.
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