The term "Hooverville" illustrates that A. People were angry at the government for not finding a solution to the crisis. The nickname reflects the public's dissatisfaction with President Herbert Hoover's response to the economic hardships of the Great Depression. Many believed that the government was not doing enough to alleviate the suffering of the homeless and impoverished during this difficult time.
What does the term "Hooverville," the nickname for homeless encampments during the early years of the Great Depression, illustrate about public sentiment at that time?
A.
People were angry at the government for not finding a solution to the crisis.
B.
People were endorsing their preferred candidate for the presidency.
C.
People were celebrating government efforts to relieve economic distress.
D.
People were mocking those who were forced to live in the encampments.
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