What are hooverviles who were they named after and why?

Hoovervilles were makeshift shantytowns that emerged during the Great Depression, where homeless people lived in tents and shacks. They were named after President Herbert Hoover, who was in office when the economic crisis hit, and many blamed him for their hardships due to his perceived inaction. These encampments symbolized the widespread poverty and despair of the era, reflecting the struggles faced by millions of Americans.