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What was the ultimate fate of the St. Louis after being denied entry to the United States?
The passengers were distributed among several European countries
What was the primary purpose of the St. Louis's voyage?
To transport Jewish refugees to the United States
What was the name of the travel agency that organized the St. Louis's voyage?
Hapag-Lloyd
How many passengers were on board the St. Louis when it set sail from Hamburg?
Around 930
What was the reason given by the United States government for denying the St. Louis entry?
The passengers did not have the necessary visas
What was the main concern of the Cuban government regarding the St. Louis passengers?
Their ability to find employment in Cuba
In what year did the St. Louis set sail from Hamburg?
1939
What was the response of the Roosevelt administration to the St. Louis's plea for asylum?
It refused to consider the passengers' request
What was the outcome for many of the St. Louis passengers who returned to Europe?
They were captured and deported to concentration camps
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
Test your knowledge about the infamous voyage of the St. Louis, a ship that carried Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany in 1939. Learn about the ship's purpose, its fate, and the reasons behind its denial of entry into the United States.
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