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The Migration of Midwest Farmer Okies refers to the mass exodus of farmers from Oklahoma and surrounding states during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, primarily due to severe drought and economic hardship. Many of these displaced families traveled to California in search of better opportunities and livelihoods, often facing significant challenges along the way, including poverty and discrimination. The term "Okies" became associated not only with those from Oklahoma but also with all migrants from the Dust Bowl region seeking relief and work in agricultural areas of the West. This migration significantly influenced American culture and Demographics, highlighting the struggles of displaced agricultural workers.

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