Why did okies have to travel during the dust bowl?

Okies, primarily from Oklahoma, were forced to travel during the Dust Bowl due to severe drought and the resulting agricultural collapse, which devastated their farms and livelihoods. The relentless dust storms ruined crops and made farming impossible, leading to widespread poverty and desperation. Many sought better opportunities in other states, particularly California, where they hoped to find work and a more stable life. This mass migration highlighted the environmental and economic challenges of the era, as well as the resilience of those affected.