Shanty Towns
& Hoovervilles Housing in the 30’s
Most blamed Herbert Hoover for
the depression and named the
Shanty Town…Hooverville.
Those apartments in the
background might have been their
former home.
Made from whatever they could find.
Hobo
Having no where to go…no place
to call home.
Wandering in search of job, money
or just wandering.
HOBO Day!!
• On Tuesday, January 13th, come to
school dressed as a hobo.
• You may be out of dress code but
within certain limits…use your best
judgment.
Dress to
DEPRESS!
Hopping a train…and yes, there
were some rich…but not many.
Your Task
• You’ve lost your home and you must have
shelter.
• Each class will build a home for a Shanty
Town…aka Hooverville.
• The home must have 3 walls & a roof.
• You must create 3-5 signs protesting Pres.
Hoover, begging for food, Hobo Codes or
home decorations.