The Bonus March Quiz

What was the Bonus March of 1932?

• A parade to honor President Hoover

• A protest by World War I veterans for early bonus payment

• A march to celebrate the end of World War I

• A demonstration against the Vietnam War

Who led the Bonus Expeditionary Force to Washington, D.C.?

• Herbert Hoover

• Walter Waters

• Douglas MacArthur

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What did the veterans of the Bonus March demand?

• Withdrawal of troops from Europe

• Reduction in taxes

• Better working conditions

• Immediate payment of their bonus certificates

How did President Hoover respond to the Bonus Marchers?

• He ignored their presence

• He granted their demands

• He ordered the army to remove them

• He met with them personally

What was the outcome of the Senate's decision regarding the Bonus Marchers' demands?

• The decision was postponed

• The demands were rejected

• The demands were accepted

• The demands were partially accepted

What was the public reaction to the treatment of the Bonus Marchers?

• Approval of the army's actions

• Indifference from the public

• Outrage and criticism of the government

• Support for Hoover increased

What did General Douglas MacArthur believe about the Bonus Marchers?

• They were peaceful protesters

• They were a communist conspiracy

• They were government supporters

• They were loyal veterans

What happened to the shantytown built by the Bonus Army?

• It was preserved as a historical site

• It was burned down by the army

• It was converted into a museum

• It was relocated to another area

What percentage of the Bonus Marchers were disabled veterans?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

What was the impact of the Bonus March on Hoover's reelection campaign?

• It led to his immediate resignation

• It worsened public opinion of him

• It had no effect

• It improved his chances