The Bonus March of 1932 was organized by which group?

• A. Americans seeking relief
• B. World War I veterans
• C. Farmers' unions
• D. City officials

Answer: (B)

The event centers on who organized the protest. It was led by World War I veterans who formed the Bonus Expeditionary Force to demand early payment of the bonuses promised by the 1924 Act. Facing widespread unemployment and poverty during the Great Depression, these veterans organized marches and camps in Washington, D.C., pressing Congress to authorize immediate cash redemption of their service certificates. That focus on veterans themselves is what sets this apart from the other groups listed. Farmers’ unions, city officials, or a general call from Americans seeking relief were not the organizers; the march was driven by the veterans who felt the government had not honored their service. The episode also underscores how veteran-led protest can shape political momentum during hard times.