THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940
THE DUST BOWL
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Detailed explanation-1: -Some unemployed became transients, searching for jobs and food. In Seattle, unemployment was 11% in April 1930, rising to 26% by January 1935. Families doubled up in apartments, others were evicted and built makeshift houses. Groups of these dwellings for the homeless were called Hoovervilles.
Detailed explanation-2: -As the Depression worsened and millions of families lost their jobs and depleted their savings, they also lost their homes. Desperate for shelter, homeless citizens built shantytowns in and around cities across the nation. These camps came to be called Hoovervilles, after the president.
Detailed explanation-3: -At its maximum there were 15, 000 people living there. The camp was demolished by units of the U.S. Army, commanded by Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
Detailed explanation-4: -Regardless of this increased reliance upon Hooverville for shelter, the Seattle City Council made the decision to eliminate the shantytown for a final time in May of 1941. The lead up to this decision was marked by a vigorous debate about the status and rights of Hooverville’s residents.