The "Bonus Marchers," also known as the Bonus Army, were a group of protesting World War I veterans who marched to Washington, D.C. in 1932 demanding early payment of a bonus Congress had promised them for their service. The bonus was not due until 1945, but many veterans were out of work during the Great Depression and wanted their money immediately.

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The "Bonus Marchers

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The "Bonus Marchers"

A) Wanted the "bonus" Congress had promised them that was not due until 1945.
B) Marched to Washington, D. C., to protest Congress's actions in investigating the Veterans Administration.
C) Expected the government to buy them bus tickets back home after their march was over.
D) Marched in support of President Hoover and his policies.

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