Exploring Hoovervilles: The Shantytowns of the Great Depression

What year was Herbert Hoover elected as President?

• 1928

• 1929

• 1930

• 1931

What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?

• The New Deal

• Wall Street Crash

• The Dust Bowl

• World War II

What were Hoovervilles made from?

• Concrete and steel

• Wood and metal

• Cardboard, tin, glass, and salvaged materials

• Bricks and mortar

What was the diet of many living in Hoovervilles?

• Vegetables and fruits

• Bread and soup

• Hoover hogs, jack rabbits, and other wildlife

• Canned goods

How long did the Great Depression last?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

How did President Hoover view the solution to the economic crisis?

• Technological innovation

• Foreign aid

• Self-reliance and hard work

• Government intervention

What was the public's reaction to Hoover's efforts to solve the crisis?

• Widespread approval

• Indifference

• Anger and disillusionment

• Enthusiastic support

What was a common feature of Hoovervilles?

• Lack of clean running water

• Government support

• Modern amenities

• Well-organized communities

Who won the presidential election against Hoover?

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry S. Truman

What helped people get out of Hoovervilles?

• World War II

• The New Deal recovery programs

• Private charity

• Economic policies of Herbert Hoover