The goal of the Bonus Army, a group of World War I veterans, was to demand early payment of bonuses that had been promised to them for their military service. They sought immediate financial relief during the Great Depression, as many were struggling with unemployment and poverty. In 1932, they marched to Washington, D.C., to advocate for their cause, hoping to influence Congress to approve the payment. Their efforts ultimately led to clashes with the U.S. Army and a significant public outcry over the treatment of veterans.
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The goal of the Bonus Army was not to seek additional financial benefits or to undermine the government. Instead, the group aimed to demand the early payment of bonuses promised to World War I veterans, which were set to be disbursed in 1945. Their primary objective was to secure immediate financial assistance during the Great Depression, rather than to challenge the existing military or political structures.
They were nicknamed The Bonus Army
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payments for the government
Payments from the government
Payments from the government
The Bonus Army wanted their military bonus early.
how was the veterans bonus army treated
because it was an army that gave the other army a bonus.....................................................hope it helps
Bonus Army happened on 1932-07-28.
Why did the Bonus Army march on Washington, D.C.?
They were nicknamed The Bonus Army
Why did the Bonus Army march on Washington, D.C.?
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General MacArthur commanded the infantry and Calvary to drive the Bonus marchers out of the capital. The belongings and shelters of the Bonus Army were burned.
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