US Army, tear gas used to disperse WWI veterans' Bonus Army in 1932

The Senate defeated a measure, leading the government to fund veterans' return home. Most veterans left quietly, but brief skirmishes with local police resulted in casualties. This led to a call for the US Army to intervene.

What action did the Senate take two days after the initial measure?

• Approved the measure

• Defeated the measure

• Amended the measure

• Ignored the measure

What was the purpose of the money provided by the government?

• To fund new projects

• To return veterans to their homes

• To support local police

• To pay for military equipment

How many veterans were left behind after the return?

• 500

• 1000

• 2000

• 3000

What was the outcome of the skirmishes between the marchers and local police?

• No casualties

• Death of 1 policeman

• Injury to several marchers

• Arrest of the marchers

What call was issued at the point of conflict?

• For local police assistance

• For the US Army

• For medical help

• For reinforcements from the Senate