What was the significance of the development of settlements called Hoovervilles?

Question

A.
They housed the workers for President Hoover’s public works projects, which shortened the length of the Great Depression.
B.
They represented the least successful of President Hoover’s attempts to aid those suffering from the Great Depression.
C.
They represented the most successful of President Hoover’s attempts to aid those suffering from the Great Depression.
D.
They were named as a political commentary on President Hoover’s perceived responsibility for the Great Depression.

Answer 1

The significance of the development of settlements called Hoovervilles is best reflected in option:

D. They were named as a political commentary on President Hoover’s perceived responsibility for the Great Depression.

Hoovervilles were makeshift shantytowns built by the homeless during the Great Depression, and their name was a direct mockery of President Herbert Hoover, who was widely blamed for the economic hardships of the era. They symbolized the suffering of many Americans and the failure of the government's response to the economic crisis.