China correspondents

The transcript discusses the diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Japan, highlighting Ambassador Joseph C. Grew's strong rebuke to Japan from the State Department. It also covers the significant volume of foreign news in 1939, primarily delivered by the Associated Press (AP) through its transatlantic cable connecting New York and London, which served as a central point for European news.

What was the nature of the diplomatic action taken by Ambassador Joseph C. Grew towards Japan?

• A sharp diplomatic rebuke

• A trade agreement

• A friendly gesture

• A military alliance

Which organization was responsible for the major influx of foreign news in 1939?

• Reuters

• BBC

• CNN

• Associated Press

What was the primary method of news transmission mentioned in the video?

• Radio broadcast

• Internet

• Transatlantic cable

• Satellite

Which two cities were linked by the transatlantic cable for news transmission?

• Tokyo and New York

• Paris and London

• Berlin and Washington

• New York and London

What role did London play in the news transmission process?

• A central clearing point

• A news source

• A news agency

• A broadcasting station