American Life in the Great Depression Assignmentt

According to the graph, how many Americans were unable to find work in 1933..

C-1 in 4 people

The living quarters in this Hooverville can best be described as

C-Temporary

Having a mayor shows that this Hooverville has a system of..

Self-government

Which words best describe the buildings in this shantytown? Select all that apply..

A-Small B-Dilapidated D-Shaky

What does that tell you about the residents' intentions..

A-They did not plan on settling there permanently.

What consequences might a family face if the adults are unable to find jobs? Select all that apply..

All

According to the graph, what happened to the unemployment rate after the stock market crashed..

B-It increased dramatically

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

B-Some Hoovervilles had basic public services and conveniences.

Why were the communities called Hoovervilles?

B-They were named after the era's unpopular president.

How does this photograph show the challenges of living in Hoovervilles..

C-The woman has no running water.

You have examined photographs and descriptions of Hoovervilles in different states. What do they show about life in Hoovervilles?In one or two sentences, explain what the photographs and descriptions say about how people adjusted to Hooverville life.

Hooverville residents did the best they could under difficult circumstances. Hooverville residents formed their own communities and learned to fend for themselves. Hooverville residents tried to make their towns and lives as normal as possible.

During the Great Depression, homeless families often lived in makeshift homes. Sometimes many families congregated together in a park or open field known as

Hoovervilles