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Why did many Americans call the homeless encampments that people made during the depression "Hoovervilles"?(1 point)
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Many Americans were thankful for Hoover trying his best to help.
Many Americans were thankful for Hoover trying his best to help.

The Hoovervilles only existed near the Hoover Dam.
The Hoovervilles only existed near the Hoover Dam.

Many Americans thought that Hoover started the depression on purpose.
Many Americans thought that Hoover started the depression on purpose.

Many Americans blamed Hoover's lack of response to the depression for losing their homes.

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Many Americans blamed Hoover's lack of response to the depression for losing their homes.

They named the shantytowns "Hoovervilles" to blame President Herbert Hoover for the economic collapse and his failure to provide relief.