As a resident of Jefferson, I can say that most of the true angst at the time was the serious lack of development the area had suffered by the hands of Salem and Sacremento. There wasn't a single paved road, and no electricity. The rough terrain, and lack of good roads actually made it pretty dangerous for area farmers to move their produce, and decreased the area they could sell too.
As soon as WW2 started however, the people of the area shut up about the conditions, and wouldn't you know it, the federal government came to the rescue. The idea of an isolated area on the west coast, where the Japanese could land (LOL), led to the construction of several roads and railroads, connecting the area with the rest kf the country.
Finally area farmers could safely sell their crops, and the wonders of the 20th century made available. Salem and Sacremento still ignored the area, but the people their could have a decent livelyhood.
And thats why, from a Jeffersonian.
As soon as WW2 started however, the people of the area shut up about the conditions, and wouldn't you know it, the federal government came to the rescue. The idea of an isolated area on the west coast, where the Japanese could land (LOL), led to the construction of several roads and railroads, connecting the area with the rest kf the country.
Finally area farmers could safely sell their crops, and the wonders of the 20th century made available. Salem and Sacremento still ignored the area, but the people their could have a decent livelyhood.
And thats why, from a Jeffersonian.