Judaism marked the beginning of a revolutionary idea that laid the groundwork for social reform: humans have the ability and therefore the responsibility to stop injustices in the world. The Jews were the first to decide that it was their responsibility as the Chosen People to fight against inequality in the world.
Makeshift cities during the Great Depression were called Hoovervilles. The were named after President Herbert Hoover because Americans felt that he was the cause of all of their troubles.
