The Bonus Army Incident

According to the eyewitness account by Lee McCardell, what sparked the fight between the Bonus Army veterans and the soldiers?

• The veterans were demanding immediate payment.

• The soldiers were ordered to clear the veterans from the Capitol.

• The veterans pulled tear-gas bombs from their belts.

• The soldiers were trying to arrest the veterans.

What action did President Hoover eventually order to address the situation with the Bonus Army?

• He ordered the U.S. Army to negotiate with the veterans.

• He ordered the U.S. Army to provide shelter for the veterans.

• He ordered the U.S. Army to drive the Bonus Army from the capital.

• He ordered immediate payment to the veterans.

Which of the following best describes the reaction of the crowd during the attack on the Bonus Army?

• The crowd was supportive of the veterans and joined the fight.

• The crowd was indifferent and did not react to the situation.

• The crowd was surprised and panicked during the unexpected attack.

• The crowd was organized and retaliated against the soldiers.

What was the immediate consequence for the veterans after the soldiers' attack as described in the eyewitness account?

• The veterans were arrested and taken to jail.

• The veterans were forced to retreat and their shelters were burned.

• The veterans received compensation for their injuries.

• The veterans were escorted back to their homes by the soldiers.

What was the Bonus Army advocating for in Washington, D.C.?

• The immediate payment of a bonus promised to World War I veterans

• The election of Walter Waters to Congress

• The construction of a shantytown near the Capitol

• The resignation of President Hoover

What did the Patman Bill propose?

• To increase taxes for World War I veterans

• To authorize the government to pay a bonus to World War I veterans immediately

• To provide World War I veterans with free housing

• To delay the payment of the bonus to World War I veterans until 1950

How did President Hoover view the Bonus Marchers?

• As respected war veterans

• As communists and criminals

• As potential political allies

• As peaceful protesters

What was the outcome of the vote on the Patman Bill on June 17?

• The bill was passed unanimously

• The bill was vetoed by President Hoover

• The bill was approved but with amendments

• The bill was voted down by the Senate

What action did President Hoover decide regarding the Bonus Army?

• He decided to negotiate with the Bonus Army.

• He decided that the Bonus Army should be disbanded.

• He decided to join the Bonus Army in their protest.

• He decided to ignore the Bonus Army completely.

Who was in command of the force that was sent to disband the Bonus Army?

• Major Dwight D. Eisenhower

• President Hoover

• General Douglas MacArthur

• A. Everette MacIntyre