Hooverville
Who lived in Hooverville towns?
The homeless who lost jobs and homes.
which President was herbert hoover?
The 31st
Where did the dust storms take place?
In the great plains
What year was Roosevelt sworn into office?
1933
What year did the stock market crash?
1929
what were Hoovervilles made out of?
They were made of cardboard, scrap metal, and creates.
What did the bankers warn Herbert about?
They warn him that a hen would cause one of the greatest financial catastrophes
Why was the great depression so big?
Because it affected countries around the world
What was the deal called that was designed to save the economy?
The New Deal.
how many people lost their jobs due to the Depression by 1932?
25-30% of people who lost their jobs
Why were Hoovervilles named after President Hoover?
because he was blamed for the great depression
Where did Herbert Hoover's mining job take place?
In China and Australia
Why did Germany's great depression start in the 1920s instead of the 1930s?
Because they had to pay debts to America from World War 1 and couldn't afford it
What year did President Roosevelt die?
1945
How much were the stocks worth during the depression?
almost nothing
Why was the Hooverville in Tacoma nicknamed "Hollywood"?
because the towns had Hollywood type of crimes
What did Herbert Hoover do to the families after World War 2?
He fed them and gave them food.
What types of crimes were caused during the Great Depression?
Bootlegging, robbing banks, loan-sharking, and even murder.
what does AAA stand for?
The Agricultural Adjustment Act.
What was the first business to crash?
Banks
How many years did it take the police to remove the homeless "Hollywood" in Tacoma?
1940-1956 ( 16 years)
Why did Herbert Hoover have a reputation as a humanitarian?
because he saved millions
How many different countries were involved in the great depression?
21 countries
What did CCC stand for in new deals?
Civilian Conservation Corps ( it gave boys ages
Which day caused the stock market to crash?
Black Thursday