Context Flashcards
The Great Depression, the New Deal, the agricultural industry, and setting (14 cards)
What was the Great Depression?
a period of economic hardship in the US
What caused the Great Depression?
the Wall Street Crash
When was the Great Depression?
1929
How is Of Mice and Men related to the Great depression?
Ranch workers were of the most affected groups by the Great Depression
How did the Great Depression affect George and Lennie?
George and Lennie were struggling to find work, as many Americans did at this time
What was the significance of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency at the time of the novel?
He implemented programs such as the ‘New Deal’
What was the ‘New Deal’ policy?
The ‘New Deal’ policy provided support for the unemployed
How is the ‘New Deal’ related to Of Mice and Men?
The ‘New Deal’ programs were referenced in the novel
What ‘New Deal’ programs were mentioned in the novel?
The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
How did the agricultural industry play a role in the novel?
The characters are all ranch workers
How is the Great Depression linked to the agricultural industry?
The Great Depression caused priced for crops to drop, making farmers struggle to make a living
How is the Great Depression’s impact on the agricultural industry reflected in the novel?
The characters are constantly struggling to find work and make enough money to survive
Where and when is Of Mice and Men set?
California during the 1930’s
What is the impact of Of Mice and Men being set in California in the 1930’s?
Hollywood was experiencing a golden age and was frequently referenced throughout the novel
