Bonus Expeditionary Force demonstrates outside the US Capitol Building

Bonus Expeditionary Force demonstrates outside the US Capitol Building

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The transcript describes the adjournment of the 72nd Congress amidst protests by veterans demanding full bonus payments. Despite the protests, Congress prepares to adjourn until December, with Speaker Garner concluding the session. The final review of Congress's accomplishments is provided by Senator Smoot, highlighting the legislative efforts and the number of bills considered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the bonus marchers protesting against?

The election results

The adjournment of Congress without paying the full bonus

The increase in taxes

The reduction in military spending

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many men were involved in the siege of the Capitol?

10,000

18,000

25,000

30,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final action taken by Congress before adjournment?

Tabling the last of the 13,000 bills considered

Electing a new Speaker

Approving a new military budget

Passing a new tax bill

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who sounded the gavel for the final time this session?

Vice President Curtis

President Hoover

Speaker Garner

Senator Smoot

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who reviewed the accomplishments of Congress?

Speaker Garner

Vice President Curtis

Senator Smoot

President Hoover