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They were newspapers that homeless people used to keep out the cold - used as blankets
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Hoover Blankets were newspapers used as makeshift blankets by the homeless during the Great Depression, named after President Herbert Hoover. The term reflects the desperation and poverty that many Americans faced during that time, as they were unable to afford proper bedding.
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What were hoover blanket?
during the great depression, the omeless used old newspapers as blankets. There became known as "hoover blankets" after the United States president Herbert Hoover.
What did expressions such as Hoovervilles and Hoover blankets show regarding President Hoover during the Great Depression?
american were angry with hoover for not doing enough to help them out of hard times
Who was the leader who called for rugged individualism during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover I believe because he took no action toward the Great Depression.
During the great depression what were newspapers called?
They were often called Hoover Blankets since many unemployed or homeless used them to cover themselves against the elements. It was a derogatory term aimed at President Hoover who people blamed for their economic woes.
Did hoover freeze wages during the Great Depression?
President Hoover created pro labor policies during the Great Depression. The labor policies that were created froze wages and increased production.
When did Hoovervilles occur?
during the great depression and when herbert hoover was president
What did not occur during the great depression?
the Hoover administration created jobs
Who had power in the US during the great depression?
Herbert Hoover was president.
What was built during the great depression?
Hoover DamGolden Gate Bridge
Who was the president in power during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover was President when the Great Depression began. Franklin Roosevelt was President when the Depression ended.
What major events happen during Herbert Hoover's term?
The stock market crash (1929) that began the Great Depression.
What countries where affected in the great depression and What 2 presidents took place during the great depression?
2 presidents were Hoover and Roosevelt
