Question

The shantytowns built by the homeless in Depression times were called Hoovervilles because:

OA. The people loved Hoover so much.
O B. The people hoped that such a mark of respect might move the President to visit them.
O C. Homeless people blamed Hoover for their plight.
O D. Government aid to build the houses was supported by Hoover.

Answer 1

Answer: c

Step-by-step explanation:

The shanty towns were named "Hoovervilles" after President Herbert Hoover because many people blamed him for the Great Depression. ... Once newspapers began using the name to describe the shanty towns, the name stuck. (Ducksters.com)