Question

Question
Use the picture of Bonus Army marchers in 1932 to answer the question.

Which aspect of the early years of the Great Depression does this photograph best illustrate?

A historical photograph shows a large group of protestors standing outside the U.S. Capitol. Some protestors hold signs with various slogans, including 'No Pay All Stay.'

(1 point)
Responses

Mass protests forced Congress to take rapid action in order to prevent widespread instability.

Mass protests forced Congress to take rapid action in order to prevent widespread instability.

The federal government’s seeming lack of sympathy for everyday Americans made Hoover increasingly unpopular.

The federal government’s seeming lack of sympathy for everyday Americans made Hoover increasingly unpopular.

Early federal programs aimed at reemploying veterans set a precedent for agencies to provide direct relief.

Early federal programs aimed at reemploying veterans set a precedent for agencies to provide direct relief.

The Hoover administration won promises from unions and industries to maintain employment and wage levels.

Answer 1

The federal government’s seeming lack of sympathy for everyday Americans made Hoover increasingly unpopular.

( The image of the Bonus Army highlights veterans' protests and the Hoover administration's harsh response, which damaged his public standing.)