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What were hoovervilles?
Hoovervilles were shantytowns during President Hoovers term also during The Great DepressionYes, they were places where homless, jobless people lived. They consisted of small shacks. This was during the 1930's (The Great Depression)
What was Towns of shacks and tents built by homeless people during the Depression were called?
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What best describes Hoovervilles?
Hoovervilles are towns of shacks and tents.
What are 'Hoovervilles'?
In 1932 about 20,000 US veterans of World War-1 went to Washingtontrying to obtain financial relief during the depression by demanding thefull and immediate payment of the veterans payment due in 1945. Theyestablished shanties and shacks to live in while their pleas were beingconsidered by the Congress. These temporary "Homes" were actually apoor example of a slum and in honor of the President Hoover were giventhe pejorative name Hoovervilles. To the shame of all involved, the USArmy was called in to burn out and disperse the protesters.The "Hooverville" term was used to represent all subsequent depression era shantytowns.Hoovervilles are where homeless people lived and they were called Hoovervilles because Herbert Hoover was in office as president at the time and everyone blamed him for the depression.Hoovervilles were shantytowns during President Hoovers term also during The Great DepressionYes, they were places where homeless, jobless people lived. They consisted of small shacks. This was during the 1930's (The Great Depression)Cityes herbert hoover made for people in the Great depression.
How did the Great Depression affect the poor people?
The great depression had an interesting effect on "poor people." As the stock market crashed, those who bought on margin and could not pay debts had to sell assets like a home or car. Just like in all depressions and recession, inflation goes down. This means that the value of a dollar goes up. Many people lost homes and jobs because of lowered production. This cause more people to become "poor" and widened the gap between the rich and poor. In short, it did not affect poor people as much as rich people because poor people did not get hit by the stock market crash.
