The Grapes of Wrath: A True Depiction of a Terrible Depression The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl of the 1930's drove many farmers west in search for jobs and put many others on the streets. ... Right along side of the Great Depression the Dust Bowl struck with full force. ... But not everyone was directly affected by the Great Depression. ... Typically, before the Great Depression women mainly did household chores such as cleaning, sewing and cooking. ... The Grapes of Wrath not only has an interesting plot following the Joad family in the times of depression but is very accur...

• Word Count: 1628
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate