Hoovervilles were makeshift shantytowns that emerged during the Great Depression, named derisively after President Herbert Hoover, who was blamed for the economic crisis. These communities were composed of poorly constructed homes made from scrap materials like wood, metal, and cardboard. Residents often faced harsh living conditions, lacking basic amenities such as clean water and sanitation. Hoovervilles symbolized the widespread poverty and desperation of the era as many Americans lost their homes and livelihoods.
Who was affected by Hoovervilles
in the 1940's
Hoovervilles
Hoovervilles were first started when President Hoover was in office. They named them Hoovervilles because they blamed the great depression on President Hoover. They were shanty towns made from trash and cardboard boxes. The people who lived in them lost their jobs and homes from the great depression. Now, as of today none are present but, I guess you could call any group of shanty houses a Hooverville.
the hoovervilles are named after hoover. they were used all over the nation. okievilles were for Oklahomans.
Hoovervilles are towns of shacks and tents.
New Mexico
These were called Hoovervilles in honor of the then President Hoover. They were named so because of President Hoover's adamant position against the government injecting itself into the economy.
Hoovervilles were set up in Washington D.C. by WWI veterans looking for jobs and veterans benefits.
HooverVilles
card board and paper shacks
they were cold and the water and sanitation was bad