Axis Consuls Leave US

The transcript describes the departure of the USS West Point, which was reserved for German and Italian diplomats. The ship, formerly known as America, is now heavily armed and heading to Lisbon to deliver diplomats and pick up American consular agents. The British have guaranteed safe passage. Consul General Borchers and Captain Fritz Wiedemann, who had planned to go to Japan, had to fly to New York due to delays. The West Point quietly departs, with the Germans and Italians taking a last look at liberty.

What was the original name of the USS West Point before it was armed?

• Liberty

• America

• Freedom

• Independence

What was the primary mission of the USS West Point?

• To transport soldiers to Europe

• To conduct a military exercise

• To explore new trade routes

• To deliver German and Italian consuls to Lisbon

Who guaranteed the safe passage of the USS West Point?

• The United States

• The French

• The Italians

• The British

Who was Captain Fritz Wiedemann?

• A former commander under Hitler

• A news reporter

• A British diplomat

• An American consular agent

Why did Borchers and Wiedemann have to fly to New York?

• To attend a diplomatic meeting

• To escape from Europe

• To catch the USS West Point due to delayed guarantees

• To visit family