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Veterens of WWI who wanted the pay promised to them for their service.

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Who made the bonus army?

During the Depression ww1 veterans marched on Washington to demand their bonuses to be paid.


Who made the bonus army that marched on Washington?

Veterans of World War I, or what it was known of at the time, The Great War. Also their families and supporters.


Who made up the Bonus Army that marched on Washington?

After WWI, Congress votes to give veterans a bonus that will be paid in the year 1945, but in 1932 veterans march on Washington DC demanding their bonus. Thousands of veterans set up camp out side of the capital


Who made up the army?

During the Depression ww1 veterans marched on Washington to demand their bonuses to be paid.


Why did veterans march on Washington during the depression?

Veterans marched on Washington during the Great Depression in 1932 to demand early payment of a bonus that had been promised to them for their service in World War I. The economic hardships of the Depression made the bonus, which was not due until 1945, crucial for their survival. This protest, known as the Bonus Army March, drew thousands of veterans and their families to the capital but ultimately met with violent intervention by the U.S. Army, further highlighting the desperation and struggles faced by many Americans during this period.


What was a reason that the Bonus Army made a Hooverville in front of the White House?

The Bonus army was a protest movement. The participants wanted the bonus now and were trying to disrupt the government enough that Congress would humor them and pay them early.


What group of people was The Bonus Army made up of?

World War 1 veterans


Was made leader of the colonial army in 1775?

George Washington


The bonus Army was made up of people from what group?

World War 1 veterans


Who was chosen by the second Continental congress to lead the army?

George WashingtonGeorge Washington


What did Washington's army do at Valley Forge that made them a better army?

they practiced and still lost but brought freedom to the united states


Who worked to have George Washington made commander in chief of the army?

John Adams, and others.