How does the opium trade fit the general patterns of imperialism as described in the textbook and the Bridging World History documentary

How does the grapes of wrath identify the effects of americans' views on the dust bowl? the story is a depiction of oklahoma farmers and the difficulties they experienced migrating to california. the story accurately describes the impact the california vineyard industry had on migrant workers. the story covers the rise of corporate farming and the devaluation of the small family farms that dotted the great plains. the story is an allegory for the conflicts between american values and the rise of the communist party in the united states.

What is something current on the news happening? not anything about a fire

I’m learning abt the manifest destiny and i don’t know who the people are in the picture can someone tell me who is on the left hand side, right hand side, the women in the center? ?