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Who was affected in the hoovervilles?
Who was affected by Hoovervilles
When were hoovervilles started?
in the 1940's
What were shanty towns that were built as temporary residences for the many people who were left homeless during The Great Depression called?
Hoovervilles
Where would Hoovervilles most likely be located?
"Hoovervilles" was the disparaging name given to homeless camps set up during the Great Depression, because people blamed President Hoover for not acting to help them economically. They were located in urban areas where homeless and destitute people lived in shanty towns. One of the largest Hoovervilles lay in the center of New York's Central Park.
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.
Where were hoovervilles located?
"Hoovervilles" was the disparaging name given to homeless camps set up during the Great Depression, because people blamed President Hoover for not acting to help them economically. They were located in urban areas where homeless and destitute people lived in shanty towns, unable to find work or affordable housing.
What is the difference between hoovervilles and okievilles?
the hoovervilles are named after hoover. they were used all over the nation. okievilles were for Oklahomans.
What is name for the small crowded area in a in a large city?
They are called favelas in Brazil. Other terms might be slum, ghetto, shanty towns or Hoovervilles.
What best describes Hoovervilles?
Hoovervilles are towns of shacks and tents.
What was the name given to shanty towns in the Depression Era?
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.
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 did people live in during the Great Depression?
HooverVilles
