Three ex-GIs who renounced the US for communism choose repatriation after two years of communism and are back in US to f

Three ex-GIs who renounced the US for communism choose repatriation after two years of communism and are back in US to f

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History, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

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The video covers the return of three American G.I.s who had defected to communism during their captivity in China. They arrive in San Francisco aboard the President Cleveland, choosing repatriation after two years. The video captures their emotional reunions with families and outlines the legal consequences they face, including dishonorable discharge and potential trials for offenses committed during service.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the return of the three American soldiers to San Francisco?

They were repatriated after two years in China.

They were visiting family.

They completed their military service.

They were on a vacation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the soldiers feel upon reuniting with their families?

Angry

Mixed emotions

Joyful

Indifferent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under which law were the soldiers facing military authority?

A 1960 law

A 1950 law

A 1970 law

A 1945 law

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were some of the charges read by Captain Walter R. Leahy?

Espionage and treason

Desertion and theft

Preparing enemy propaganda and soliciting desertion

Mutiny and insubordination

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final destination for the soldiers after the charges were read?

They were released without charges.

They were sent home.

They were taken to a stockade.

They were sent back to China.