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What was the purpose of the Bonus Army's protest in Washington, D.C. in 1932?
What was the purpose of the Bonus Army's protest in Washington, D.C. in 1932?
- To advocate for the rights of insurrectionists
- To request government funding for homeless and unemployed Americans
- To demand immediate payment of cash bonuses for World War I veterans (correct)
- To protest against the government's relief programs for unemployed Americans
What did the Bonus Army do when they arrived in Washington, D.C.?
What did the Bonus Army do when they arrived in Washington, D.C.?
- Organized a march through the city
- Conducted a sit-in at the Capitol building
- Erected a tent city in Anacostia Flats (correct)
- Protested outside the White House
How did the government respond to the Bonus Army's protest?
How did the government respond to the Bonus Army's protest?
- Offered to negotiate with the protesters
- Paid out the cash bonuses immediately
- Provided government relief for all unemployed Americans
- Sent in troops to disperse the protesters (correct)
What was the purpose of the Bonus Army's march on Washington, D.C.?
What was the purpose of the Bonus Army's march on Washington, D.C.?
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Why did President Hoover oppose the bill for immediate payment of cash bonuses to veterans?
Why did President Hoover oppose the bill for immediate payment of cash bonuses to veterans?
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What was the outcome of the Bonus Army's protest in Washington, D.C.?
What was the outcome of the Bonus Army's protest in Washington, D.C.?
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