Bonus Army

The Bonus Army was made up of ________.

• Civil War veterans

• World War I veterans

• Spanish American War veterans

• World War II veterans

What was the main demand of the Bonus Army when they marched to Washington, D.C. in 1932?

• Immediate cash payment of their World War I bonuses

• Free healthcare for veterans

• Job opportunities in the government

• Housing assistance for veterans

Who was the President of the United States during the Bonus Army march in 1932?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• Calvin Coolidge

• Harry S. Truman

Where did the Bonus Army set up their camps when they arrived in Washington, D.C.?

• The National Mall

• Anacostia Flats

• The White House lawn

• Capitol Hill

Which U.S. General was responsible for dispersing the Bonus Army protesters?

• Douglas MacArthur

• George Patton

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Omar Bradley

What was the outcome of the Bonus Army's protest in 1932?

• They received their bonuses immediately

• They were forcibly removed by the military

• They were given jobs in the government

• They were provided temporary housing

In what year did Congress finally approve the payment of the bonuses to World War I veterans?

• 1936

• 1932

• 1940

• 1929

What was the name of the act that authorized the payment of bonuses to World War I veterans?

• Adjusted Compensation Payment Act

• Veterans Relief Act

• Bonus Payment Act

• Soldiers' Compensation Act

How many veterans approximately participated in the Bonus Army march?

• 43,000

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 5,000

Which future U.S. President was involved in the military operation against the Bonus Army?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon