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31. What were the Bonus Marchers demanding through their demonstrations? a.direct relief for workers from the federal government. b.employment for out-of-work veterans. c.early payment on federal bonds set to mature in 1945. d.permanent housing in Washington, D.C. 32. The Bonus Army a.was dispersed by troops under the command of General Douglas McArthur. b.was treated civilly by President Hoover. c.gained their main objective through a law pushed through Congress by progressive Republicans. d.left Washington after promises of immediate relief from president-elect Roosevelt. 33. How did General Douglas MacArthur’s response to the Bonus Marchers affect the view of the electorate toward President Hoover? a.MacArthur’s failure in his mission led the public to believe that Hoover lacked good judgment in his appointments to top positions. b.MacArthur’s insubordination led many to conclude that Hoover was an ineffective leader. c.The harsh treatment of the veterans confirmed public opinion that Hoover was out of touch with the plight of ordinary Americans. d.Most Americans admired the firm stance Hoover took against the demands of the Bonus Marchers. 34. All of the following are true of Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) EXCEPT he a.was educated at Harvard. b.came from a poor family affected by the Great Depression. c.suffered from polio. d.was a former assistant secretary of the navy. 35. Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in 1932 for all of the following reasons EXCEPT a.the public viewed Hoover as cold and ineffective at dealing with the depression. b.Roosevelt had announced the specifics of his New Deal package of legislation. c.Hoover’s public image was damaged by the way he handled the Bonus Army incident. d.Roosevelt’s confidence and charisma provided hope for many American voters. 36. During the 1920s, Franklin Roosevelt a.married Eleanor. b.bravely fought back against the ravages of polio. c.served as an assistant secretary of the navy. d.switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party. 37. During the campaign of 1932, Herbert Hoover a.was an electrifying campaigner. b.traveled the country extensively promising relief. c.showed an outgoing, compassionate personality. d.grew reluctant even to leave the White House. 38. In the election of 1932, a.third-party candidates played a major role. b.Roosevelt won by less than 5 percent of the vote. c.Roosevelt won every state south and west of Pennsylvania. d.Hoover’s active campaigning was a major factor. 39. Which is true about the election of 1932? a.Hoover carried every state east of the Mississippi River. b.FDR carried every state south and west of Pennsylvania. c.It was very close in terms of the electoral vote. d.Most Americans were reluctant to change presidents during such tough times. 40. A final blow to the economy came in February 1933 when a.Hoover laid off all government employees. b.unemployment reached 50 percent. c.Roosevelt’s election caused the s