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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.
When did Hoovervilles occur?
during the great depression and when herbert hoover was president
What was the name given to the American shanty towns that grew up in the depression?
Hoovervilles.
In The Negro Speaks of Rivers what does the poet say about African American history?
that it is a long history related to the beginning of civilization (APEX)
How did the poor live in the 1930s?
In the 1930s, particularly during the Great Depression, the poor faced severe economic hardship, struggling with high unemployment and low wages. Many lived in makeshift housing or shantytowns, often referred to as "Hoovervilles," and relied on soup kitchens and charity for food. Families frequently experienced displacement, with children forced to leave school to help support their households. Overall, the decade was marked by widespread poverty and a lack of social safety nets, leading to significant hardship for the impoverished.
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
What were okievilles like?
Basically the same thing as hoovervilles except for Oklahoma
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 best describes Hoovervilles?
Hoovervilles are towns of shacks and tents.
Where were large hoovervilles located?
New Mexico
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.
Is there still a hoovervilles?
Hovervilles still exist in some parts of America like L.A., New york,Chicago,ect. slumbs.
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
What were hoovervilles made of?
card board and paper shacks
