This photograph of a slum was taken in 1935. These slums were nicknamed after the U.S. President who was often blamed for the economic plight of the country during that period. Who was that President?

Question

A Harry Truman
B Herbert Hoover
C Calvin Coolidge
D Warren G. Harding

Answer 1

The U.S. President often blamed for the economic plight during the period of the Great Depression, which began in 1929, was Herbert Hoover. Slums created during this time were referred to as "Hoovervilles." Therefore, the answer is:

B Herbert Hoover