Salinas Valley:the Setting Flashcards

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What dominated the salinas valley’s economy and why is it called “America’s salad bowl”?

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Agriculture dominates the salinas valley’s economy. The production of lettuce, broccoli, peppers, and other crops is the reason why it is called “America’s salad bowl”

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Based on your understanding of the time period, why would people flock to the salinas valley? What was their hope?

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To find food and jobs was the reason and the hope of people wanting to flock the salinas valley

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What state is the salinas valley in?

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California

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