Okies Have Lice

Surrounding communities resented the newcomers. Some locals assumed that, because Okies were poor, they deserved to be poor -- had brought poverty upon themselves through laziness, ignorance, and "immorality." Too often, Okie children met bias in school. "The better dressed children shout and jeer," a parent told John Steinbeck. "The teachers are quite often impatient with these additions to their duties, and the parents of the 'nice' children do not want to have disease carriers in their schools." After all, everyone just "knew" that "Okies have lice."

—Years of Dust, Albert Marrin

How does the photo support the sidebar about how migrant children were treated? Check all that apply.

A. It shows how people felt about the children.
B. It shows why children needed medical attention.
C. It shows the way migrant children dressed.
D. It shows how migrant children had to work.
E. It shows feelings of sadness from unfair treatment.