US Government Closes German Offices

The video discusses the U.S. government's actions against German entities during World War II. Sumner Welles orders the closure of 24 German consulates and the expulsion of 171 German agents. The Department of Justice reports on Nazi espionage and sabotage, leading to these drastic measures. President Roosevelt's executive order freezes German and Italian assets, nearly severing diplomatic ties. In New York, entry to the Nazi Consul is denied, and propaganda sources are removed. The Senate hears that more spies are active now than during the World War, prompting America to act.

What action did Sumner Welles take against German consulates in the U.S.?

• He increased their funding.

• He closed 24 of them.

• He relocated them to other countries.

• He ordered them to expand their operations.

How many German agents were ordered to leave the United States?

• 200

• 50

• 100

• 171

What was the Department of Justice's report about?

• Nazi espionage and sabotage

• Cultural exchanges

• Economic growth

• Trade agreements

What executive order did President Roosevelt issue?

• To promote cultural ties

• To increase trade with Germany

• To open new consulates

• To freeze German and Italian assets

What did the Senate hear about spy activities?

• They were more active now than during World War I.

• They were at the same level as during World War I.

• They had decreased since World War I.

• They were non-existent.