Hoovervilles were makeshift shantytowns that emerged across the United States during the Great Depression, primarily in urban areas. They were named after President Herbert Hoover, who many blamed for the economic crisis. Notable locations included cities like New York, Chicago, and Seattle, where large populations of unemployed and displaced individuals sought shelter. These encampments reflected the widespread poverty and desperation of the time.
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