Refugee (Alan Gratz)

What news does Captain Schroeder tell the passengers aboard the St. Louis? How do the passengers respond? pg 236-262

What news does Captain Schroeder tell the passengers aboard the St. Louis? How do the passengers respond?

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The Captain explains to the crowd that he has been to see the President of Cuba, but the President refused his visit. And now, the government is insisting they leave the harbor. The Captain insists they will ask the American government for refuge. Later, the Captain tells them the United States has refused them, and they are going back to Europe. The crowd is immediately outraged.

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Refugee (Alan Gratz)