The+Setting-Of+Mice+and+Men

The Salinas River Valley is located in Southern California. It is 155 miles long and runs between the Gabalin Range and the San Lucia Range. Many farmers live and work here because of the great soil from the river. Many people in this area are also ranchers or harvesters because of the thriving agriculture. The Salinas River Valley is known as "The Salad Bowl of America" because over 80% of the lettuce in America is grown there. In 2008, leaf lettuce in the valley produced over 600 million dollars in crops. The Salinas River Valley is the main setting in the novel __Of Mice and Men__. John Steinbeck was born there and the expansive landscape in the valley shaped his creative vision that he portrayed in the novel. Some specific locations relevant to __Of Mice and Men__ are along the banks of the Salinas River Valley, near the ranch, in the ranch bunk house, and in the barn. **Study Guide ** How long is the Salinas River Valley? 155 miles long What state is the Salinas River Valley located in? California What is the Salinas River Valley known as? The Salad Bowl of America Why is it known as this? Over 80% of lettuce in America is grown there. What kinds of jobs are available there? There are many farmers because of the great agriculture from the river. There are also harvesters and ranch owners. Is the river completely above ground? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">No, it is mostly underground. <span style="color: #ff0300; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">What ranges is the Salinas River Valley between? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">The Gabalin Range and the San Lucia Range. <span style="color: #ff0300; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Where was John Steinbeck born? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">The Salinas River Valley <span style="color: #ff0300; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">How does this location relate to __Of Mice and Men__? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">The Salinas River Valley is the setting of the story. Also, John Steinbeck lived here and the expansive landscape shaped his creative vision that he portrays in the novel. <span style="color: #ff0300; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">What are some specific locations relevant to __Of Mice and Men__? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The story takes place along the banks of the Salinas River Valley, near the ranch, in the ranch bunk house and in the barn. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> ** [|__http://www.mtycounty.com/pgs-misc/salinas-river.html__] **
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