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Explanation:

Identify the historical context of the Bonus Army

In the summer of 1932, during the Great Depression, thousands of World War I veterans (the "Bonus Army") marched on Washington, D.C., to demand early payment of their promised service bonuses. They set up camps near the Capitol.

Analyze the government's response

President Herbert Hoover ordered the U.S. Army, led by General Douglas MacArthur, to clear the veterans' campsite. The military used tanks, tear gas, and bayonets to evict the veterans and burned down their shelters, resulting in injuries and public outrage.

Evaluate the impact on public attitudes

The harsh treatment of peaceful veterans shocked the nation. This event severely damaged public perception of Herbert Hoover and his Hoovers Depression Policies, intensifying public dislike of his administration right before the 1932 Election.

Match with the correct option

• Option 1: MacArthur's aggressive actions did not make people want him to be president.
• Option 2: The public was outraged by the treatment of veterans, leading to increased dislike of Hoover.
• Option 3: The Bonus Army was forcibly dispersed, so more Americans did not join it afterward.
• Option 4: The Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) was not the primary focus of public reaction to this event.

Answer:

• More Americans wanted MacArthur to be president.
• More Americans disliked Hoover. (Correct answer)
• More Americans joined the Bonus Army.
• More Americans wanted help from the RFC.