Bonus Army Historical Events and Reactions

The video explores the history of protests in Washington DC, focusing on the Bonus Army of World War I veterans who marched to demand their promised wartime bonuses during the Great Depression. The U.S. government, under President Herbert Hoover, responded with military force led by Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D Eisenhower, and George S Patton, resulting in a violent conflict. The aftermath saw continued struggles for the veterans, but their efforts eventually contributed to the passing of the GI Bill in 1944, which provided benefits to veterans. The video highlights the significance of the Bonus Army in American history and its impact on veterans' rights.

What was the primary demand of the Bonus Army when they marched to Washington DC?

• Immediate payment of their promised bonuses

• Reduction in military service time

• Free housing for veterans

• Abolishment of military drafts

Who led the Bonus Army's initial movement from Portland, Oregon?

• Douglas MacArthur

• Walter M Waters

• George S Patton

• Dwight D Eisenhower

Which military leader was in charge of the operation to expel the Bonus Army?

• George S Patton

• Herbert Hoover

• Douglas MacArthur

• Dwight D Eisenhower

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

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry S. Truman

What was the reaction of the New York Times to the eviction of the Bonus Army?

• They remained neutral

• They supported the government's actions

• They criticized the government's actions

• They did not report on the event

What was the public's general reaction to the government's handling of the Bonus Army?

• Widespread support

• Mixed reactions

• General disapproval

• Indifference

How did President Hoover justify the eviction of the Bonus Army?

• He claimed they were not veterans

• He stated they were a threat to national security

• He thought they were foreign spies

• He believed they were communists

What was the outcome for the Bonus Army veterans in 1936?

• They were denied any compensation

• They received their bonuses

• They were enlisted back into the army

• They were given free housing

What significant legislation was influenced by the Bonus Army's actions?

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Social Security Act

• The GI Bill

• The New Deal

What tragic event occurred to some Bonus Army veterans in 1935?

• A military draft

• A political scandal

• A financial crisis

• A devastating hurricane