Political Developments: The Bonus Army and the likely result of the 1932 election Flashcards
When were WWI soldiers meant to be given money for the time they served in WWI?
1945
What year did many WWI soldiers decide they wanted their money earlier?
1932
Why did WWI soldiers want their money earlier?
So they could cope with the Great Depression
How many WWI veterans stormed Washington DC for their cause?
15,000
How much would it have cost the government to pay all WWI veterans their money in 1932?
$2 billion
What did Hoover think about giving the WWI veterans their money in 1932?
It would be too expensive
How did Hoover respond to the Bonus Army?
He sent tanks and tear gas in to drive them out
How many people were injured by Hoover’s decision to attack the Bonus Army?
100 injured
How did many feel about Hoover after his actions against the Bonus Army?
They felt he did not care about people who were struggling
How many months before the 1932 election did the Bonus Army attack occur?
4 months before the 1932 election
Which party was likely to win the 1932 election?
The Democrats
Who did the Democrats nominate for the 1932 election?
Franklin Roosevelt
What popular vote majority did Franklin Roosevelt get over Hoover in the 1932 election?
7 million popular vote majority
