American Life in the Great Depression Answers

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4

Why were the communities called Hoovervilles?

A
They were located near the Hoover Dam.
B
They were named after the era’s unpopular president.
5

✔ HoovervillesMacArthurvillesOakievilles

A
Hoovervilles
B
MacArthurvilles
C
Oakievilles
7

What does that tell you about the residents’ intentions?

A
They did not plan on settling there permanently.
B
They planned to use local resources to build better shelter.
C
They hoped to have money to construct something bigger in the future.
9

How does this photograph show the challenges of living in Hoovervilles?Select all that apply.

A
The woman has to rely on firewood for heat.
B
The woman has no suitable shelter.
C
The woman has no running water.
D
The woman has no functional supplies.
10

This building housed a mayor’s office and a commissary, or grocery store. What does it tell you about Hooverville society?

A
People were expected to fend for themselves.
B
Some Hoovervilles had basic public services and conveniences.
C
Hoovervilles lacked the services found in typical towns.
11

Having a mayor shows that this Hooverville has a system of

A
self-government
B
tax collection
C
resource distribution

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