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Voyage of the St. Louis

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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?

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?

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?

Around 930 Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason given by the United States government for denying the St. Louis entry?

The passengers did not have the necessary visas Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern of the Cuban government regarding the St. Louis passengers?

Their ability to find employment in Cuba Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the St. Louis set sail from Hamburg?

1939 Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the Roosevelt administration to the St. Louis's plea for asylum?

It refused to consider the passengers' request Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for many of the St. Louis passengers who returned to Europe?

They were captured and deported to concentration camps Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the St. Louis's voyage in the context of the Holocaust?

It highlighted the failure of the international community to respond to the Jewish refugee crisis Signup and view all the answers