The most significant result of the Bonus Army March was the:

A. Passage in 1936 of a law allowing World War I veterans to cash in their bonus certificates nine years early.
B. Show of support that veterans received from the active army.
C. Image it created of Hoover’s apparent disregard for human suffering.
D. Additional money the Reconstruction Finance Corporation gave to state governments for relief efforts.
E. Demolition of the veterans’ Hooverville.

C) image it created of Hoover’s apparent disregard for human suffering

Answered by Kayley | 2024-06-10

"The correct answer is (C) image it created of Hoover’s apparent disregard for human suffering.

The Bonus Army March, which took place during the Great Depression, was a protest by World War I veterans who demanded immediate payment of their service bonuses.
These bonuses were not due to be paid until 1945, but the economic hardships of the Depression led the veterans to seek early payment to help support their families.
In 1932, thousands of veterans, known as the Bonus Army, marched to Washington, D.C., to petition the government for the early release of their bonuses.
The situation escalated when the government refused to grant their request, and the veterans set up a makeshift camp, or ""Hooverville,"" near the Capitol.

Answered by ArushiRajpoot | 2024-06-24

The Bonus Army March significantly portrayed President Hoover as indifferent to human suffering, especially given the brutal military response against the protesting veterans. This incident severely damaged Hoover's reputation during the Great Depression and contributed to his unpopularity. Ultimately, the backlash led to legislative action in favor of veterans, but Hoover's image was irreparably harmed.
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Answered by ArushiRajpoot | 2024-12-23