Of Mice and Men Worksheet

Key Terms

• Great Depression
• Dustbowl
• Jim Crow Laws
• Migrant workers

Questions

1. What was the main cause of the Great Depression?
2. What were the Jim Crow Laws?
3. What was the Dustbowl?
4. Describe the life of a migrant worker during the Great Depression.

Tasks

Jim Crow Laws

Research and write a paragraph about the Jim Crow Laws. Include their purpose and impact on American society.

Great Depression

Make a timeline of the major events of the Great Depression, including the stock market crash and key government programs such as the New Deal.

Dustbowl

Watch a documentary or read an article about the Dustbowl. Write a summary of the causes and consequences of this environmental disaster.

Research Task

Choose a topic related to Of Mice and Men or the Great Depression, and research it further. Write a short essay or create a presentation to share your findings with the class.