Chapters 18-22: Family Discussion

Research
-In the article "Migrant Camps" the author  explains what a migrant camp was and what happened to these camps throughout history. The author, Mattie Gibson talks about how over half of the people residing in these camps were former tenant farmers or sharecroppers. To city residents these camps were considered breeding places for diseases and fugitives. Some camps were better kept than others and the most famous camps were called Elm Grove and May Avenue. Overall Mattie Gibson answer's the who, what, when, where, why, and how's of Migrant camps during the great depression.
- This text is connected to the reading because during this portion of the book we get into the Joad's' lives inside of a camp. We see  the conditions of the camps from The Joad's  point of view and how it is a kind of bitter sweet situation. Mattie Gibson also shows an outsider view of the history of these camps.

        Busk, Judy. "Migration: The Theme of the Great Depression." Migration: The Theme of the Great Depression. New Deal Network, n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2013.

Philosophical Questioning
-Throughout history the word "camp" held many connotations. It could be a place for children or a place of captivity, how do these Migrant camps compare.
- Living in a recession very similar to the great depression how can you relate.
- Instead of trying to find a job many people just decided to live off the land. Would you do this and if so why?
Reflection

- After my discussion with my mother her most memorable response was to question two. My mother felt that there is no real way she could possibly compare to the types of things people living during the Great Depression went through. Seeing how different my mothers answers were to how I thought she would respond was especially interesting. For example while answering the third question she simply stated how she would do whatever she felt was best for her family, and if that meant living off the land thats what they would have to do. I could improve my questions by making up to interpretation and maybe asking more than one person.

Chapters 10-17:Family Discussion Reflection

Research
-In the article "Always Lend a Helping Hand" the author gives a little more insight about lives during the great depression and what the lives of al the migrating people entailed. The author, Judy Busk establishes migration as the theme of her article, and uses quotes to show the horrible circumstances involved in the great depression. overall Judy Busk answer's the who, what, when, where, why, and how's of the great depression
wages, and discrimination.
- This text is connected to the reading because during this portion of the book we get into the Joads' actual movement across America. We see what type of situations they start to face and how it is affecting them. Judy simply gives an outsiders view of what happened

        Busk, Judy. "Migration: The Theme of the Great Depression." Migration: The Theme of the Great Depression. New Deal Network, n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2013.

Philosophical Questioning
-How would you feel if a family member suddenly died and you had to bury them on the spot?
- A great percentage of those migrating across America turned out to be in there youth. Why do you think many older people stayed behind?
- If you were President Roosevelt what would be your approach to trying to save America.
Reflection

- After my discussion with my mother her most memorable response was to question one. My mother felt that she would be overwhelmed with despair but would have no choice but to move on for the rest of her remaining family. Seeing how different my mothers answers were to my answers was especially interesting. For example while answering the second question she was more focused on helping the farmers, and stopping so many of them from migrating while i was more focused on the country as a whole and making sure everyone was better off. I could improve my questions by making sure they are very detailed, and also more controversial

Chapters 1-9: Family Discussion Reflection

Research
-In the article "Mass of Exodus From the Plains" the author explains the life of the 2.5 million people who migrated to the west in search of opportunities, and their life afterwards. Almost 1/4 of the population either abandoned or were forced off there land. But once they reached their destination realized California and other places was not as promised. Many faced poverty, working for very low wages, and discrimination.
- This text is connected to the reading because Tom Joad and his family are of the thousands of families forced off their land as a result of foreclosure. Also since I am at the beginning  of the book this article provides insight into what type of hardships Joad and his family might face.

             PBS. "Mass Exodus From the Plains." PBS. Cpb. 04 Dec. 2013 <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/dustbowl-mass-exodus-plains/>.

Philosophical Questioning
-How would you feel if you had to blindly pack all of your things and go to a place you had only heard stories about?
-During this time period American born citizens were treated equally (or even worse) than immigrants from other countries. If that happened to day how do you think people would react?
- In a time where the Dust Bowl was just one of the many devastating aspects of the great depression, Roosevelt  was seen as the savior come to fix their problems. How do you think this affected the election.

Reflection
- After my discussion with my sister her most memorable response was to question three. My sister made the conclusion that not only was it going to hard for Hoover to be re-elected as president but also for President Roosevelt to live up to  what many Americans expected of him. Seeing how different my sisters answers were to my answers was especially interesting. For example she answered to my second question that nothing would really happen because that sometimes does happen today. I could improve my questions by making them relate more to the person i am asking, and also making questions they would really have to take the time and think about.