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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.?

  • 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?

  • 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.?

    <p>To protest the lack of government relief for unemployed veterans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did President Hoover oppose the bill for immediate payment of cash bonuses to veterans?

    <p>He was concerned about the impact on the federal budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Bonus Army's protest in Washington, D.C.?

    <p>The remaining veterans were forcefully removed by General Douglas MacArthur and his troops</p> Signup and view all the answers

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