Question

In 1932, what group marched on Washington demanding a promised payment? a. the Payment Army c. the RFC b. the Bonus Army d. Hoovervilles

Answer 1

It is b) the Bonus Army. They were approximately 45,000 veterans of World War I converged on Washington, DC. In 1924, they had been promised a cash bonus for their service, but because of the Depression, was to be deferred until 1945. The veterans were angry and marched