[Tortilla Flat] by John Steinbeck Chapters 1~5 analysis(background, characters, themes)

1.<Tab/>What is taking place at the time of the novel in the United States?
During this time, President T. Woodrow Wilson with the Congress declared war on Germany (which is WWI) on April 2, 1917. At this time, there was a large scale of mobilization (organization and preparation of people and resources for war). The Congress passed many acts and set up many administrations and boards in order to make sure there were enough resources for war. The Selective Service Act in 1917 required all men between 21~30 register for military service. The Liberty Loan Act in 1917 allowed US…