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4,300 US Troops Return Home

4,300 US Troops Return Home

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The German Superliner Europa, captured during the war, is now transporting 4300 troops. A US Marshal officially takes control of the 50,000-ton liner for the United States. As night falls, the ship, along with its GI cargo, arrives in downtown Manhattan, marking a homecoming for the veterans and a moment of pride for New York.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the German Superliner Europa used for after becoming a prize of war?

Transporting 4300 troops

Carrying cargo to Europe

Being converted into a battleship

Serving as a luxury cruise

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who officially took possession of the German Superliner Europa for the United States?

A US General

The Secretary of Defense

A US Marshal

The President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weight of the German Superliner Europa?

50,000 tons

60,000 tons

30,000 tons

40,000 tons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the German Superliner Europa dock with its GI cargo?

Washington D.C.

Boston

Philadelphia

Downtown Manhattan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who greeted the homecoming veterans in Manhattan?

The President

The New York Mayor

The Governor of New York

The Secretary of State

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