The 1932 Bonus Army: A Story of Desperation and Determination

What is the thesis of this article?

A. Throughout its history, Washington, DC has been the destination of demonstrators seeking to promote a wide variety of causes

B. 'One of the exceptions was the Bonus army in March of 1932

C. "After victory in World War I, the US government promised in 1924 that servicemen would receive a bonus for their service, in 1945."

D. Out of sheer desperation, some of the veterans decided to march on Washington to ask for the bonus right away."

Final answer:

The thesis of 'The 1932 Bonus Army' article is statement D, 'Out of sheer desperation, some of the veterans decided to march on Washington to ask for the bonus right away,' because it summarizes the leading events and sets the direction for the discussion.

Explanation:

The thesis of a piece of writing represents the main idea or the primary point that the author is trying to get across. In the context of this particular excerpt from the article, 'The 1932 Bonus Army', it is evident that the thesis is 'D. Out of sheer desperation, some of the veterans decided to march on Washington to ask for the bonus right away.' The reason this is the main thesis is because the description of the events leading up to the march, like the promised bonus, the onset of the Great Depression and the frustrations of the veterans, all seem to culminate in the climactic decision to march to Washington, suggesting that the article will subsequently explore this march and its consequences in more detail.