The "Okies" were poor rural whites from Oklahoma and other plains states that

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The "Okies" experienced discrimination similar to that of African Americans, as they were seen as impoverished and uneducated migrants during the Great Depression. They also faced prejudice and mistreatment in their search for work and resettlement in other regions. While some received government assistance and others marched on Washington, D.C., these options are not reflective of the overall experiences of the "Okies." Additionally, while some migrated to Colorado, many others headed to California in hopes of finding work and a better life.

The "Okies" Were Poor Rural Whites from Oklahoma and Other