Question

Which of these is the BEST description of "Hoovervilles"? A) shantytowns in which homeless families lived during the Great Depression B) housing projects associated with poverty and were constructed in urban areas C) the first planned suburbs which were developed in the period after World War I Eliminate D) nickname for the department of Housing and Urban Development during the New Deal

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) shantytowns in which homeless families lived during the Great Depression.

Hoovervilles were named so because many American citizens blamed Herbert Hoover for America's worsening economic conditions. These citizens believe that Hoover could have done more for citizens at this time, especially when it came to financial assistance and job help. However, Hoover was an avid supporter of laissez faire economics. This meant that he felt that the economy worked best when the government did not get involved. Ultimately, Hoover would become a wildly unpopular president due to his lack of action.

Answer 2

Its A) shantytowns in which homeless families lived during the Great Depression