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What was the ultimate fate of the St. Louis after being denied entry to the United States?
What was the ultimate fate of the St. Louis after being denied entry to the United States?
- The ship was sunk by a German U-boat
- The passengers were distributed among several European countries (correct)
- The ship sailed to the Caribbean and the passengers were allowed to disembark
- The ship was forced to return to Germany
What was the primary purpose of the St. Louis's voyage?
What was the primary purpose of the St. Louis's voyage?
- To smuggle goods into Nazi-occupied France
- To conduct a scientific expedition to study the Atlantic Ocean
- To transport Jewish refugees to the United States (correct)
- To participate in a naval exercise with the British Navy
What was the name of the travel agency that organized the St. Louis's voyage?
What was the name of the travel agency that organized the St. Louis's voyage?
- American Export Lines
- Jewish Refugee Agency
- Cunard Line
- Hapag-Lloyd (correct)
How many passengers were on board the St. Louis when it set sail from Hamburg?
How many passengers were on board the St. Louis when it set sail from Hamburg?
What was the reason given by the United States government for denying the St. Louis entry?
What was the reason given by the United States government for denying the St. Louis entry?
What was the main concern of the Cuban government regarding the St. Louis passengers?
What was the main concern of the Cuban government regarding the St. Louis passengers?
In what year did the St. Louis set sail from Hamburg?
In what year did the St. Louis set sail from Hamburg?
What was the response of the Roosevelt administration to the St. Louis's plea for asylum?
What was the response of the Roosevelt administration to the St. Louis's plea for asylum?
What was the outcome for many of the St. Louis passengers who returned to Europe?
What was the outcome for many of the St. Louis passengers who returned to Europe?
What was the significance of the St. Louis's voyage in the context of the Holocaust?
What was the significance of the St. Louis's voyage in the context of the Holocaust?
