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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Neutrality and the War in Europe

Question 12 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

How did Americans respond to the sinking of the Lusitania?

Answer
A
Americans were upset, and demanded that the United States enter the war.
B
More Americans opposed Germany due to their use of unrestricted submarine warfare.
C
Americans seemed uninterested in the event and continued on as usual.

Explanation

The Lusitania was a British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine in 1915, killing many people, including 128 Americans. The sinking increased public anger toward Germany, especially because Germany was using unrestricted submarine warfare. However, the United States did not immediately enter the war, so choice A overstates the response.

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