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Why did the United States turn away the SS St. Louis?

A) They believed there were spies aboard who wanted to infiltrate the United States.

B) Many believed that the refugees would increase economic problems and cause conflict with Germany.

C) They thought there were war supplies aboard and feared this would cause conflict with Germany.

D) It would have violated a treaty between the United States and Germany agreeing not to take refugees.

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B) Many believed that the refugees would increase economic problems and cause conflict with Germany. 
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B) Many believed that the refugees would increase economic problems and cause conflict with Germany. 
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