California in the 1930s had an area of 424,000 square kilometers along the western coast of the US bordering Mexico. The state was prone to earthquakes and faced economic hardship during the Great Depression, with many farmers losing their land and migrating as unemployed "tramps" or "Okies" seeking work. Popular music genres included boogie and blues, performed by notable artists like Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Bing Crosby.

1. 1930s California

2. The Geography
• 424,000 km squared
• West Coast of USA
• Borders with Mexico
• Very earthquake prone

3. At The Time...
• America was deep in depression
• Lots of farmers had been evicted and needed
work
• These farmers were knows as tramps or
“Okies” because lots of them were from
Oklahoma

4. Music in 1930s California
• Boogie and blues were popular in the 1930s
• Famous artists include Billie Holiday, Louis
Armstrong and Bing Crosby