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Because Herbert Hoover was president at the time and the Depression was blamed on him.
After President Hoover. Ironic.
Hoovervilles and Shantytowns were named after Herbert Hoover because it was Hoover's actions that lead to their creation.
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What group of people lived in hoovervilles?
Homeless people *Novanet*
Who was affected in the hoovervilles?
Who was affected by Hoovervilles
What best describes Hoovervilles?
Hoovervilles are towns of shacks and tents.
When were hoovervilles started?
in the 1940's
What are the differences between government camps and hoovervilles?
Hoovervilles were set up in Washington D.C. by WWI veterans looking for jobs and veterans benefits.
What were shanty towns that were built as temporary residences for the many people who were left homeless during The Great Depression called?
Hoovervilles
What group of people lived hoovervilles?
Homeless people *Novanet*
What group of people lived in hoovervilles?
Homeless people *Novanet*
What is the best description of hoovervilles?
A camp for homeless people
What did people live in during the Great Depression?
HooverVilles
Who was affected in the hoovervilles?
Who was affected by Hoovervilles
What best describes Hoovervilles?
Hoovervilles are towns of shacks and tents.
When were hoovervilles started?
in the 1940's
What did the people call the camps where the migrants lived in The Grapes of Wrath?
hoovervilles
What does hoovervilles mean?
Hoovervilles are area with a large concentration of homeless people. These homeless people live in places made up of random materials. I have no clue why they are called hoovervilles but we have A LOT of them here in CA especially in San Diego, San Francisco and of course LA.
What are the differences between government camps and hoovervilles?
Hoovervilles were set up in Washington D.C. by WWI veterans looking for jobs and veterans benefits.
What were Towns of shacks and tents built by homeless people during the Depression called?
Hoovervilles
