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End of the War in Europe — Cumulative exam

Question 21 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

During the period of unrestricted submarine warfare in 1915, what did German U-boats target in addition to enemy ships?

Answer
A
troops stationed close to shore.
B
cities near the shoreline.
C
German submarines.
D
commercial supply ships.

Explanation

Unrestricted submarine warfare meant German U-boats attacked ships without the usual warning or regard for whether they were military vessels. They targeted commercial supply ships as well as enemy ships, hoping to disrupt supplies reaching Britain and its allies. Thus the correct choice is commercial supply ships.

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