The "Okies" were poor rural whites from Oklahoma and other plains states that
A. marched on the nation's capital demanding federal relief.
B. received government assistance to stay on their land.
C. experienced discrimination similar to that of African Americans.
D. migrated to Colorado for a better life.
Answer: C
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a. Mecca b. Medina c. Istanbul d. Damascus e. Baghdad
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.