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Lesson 3- The Great War

Question 5 • CA-World History, Culture, and Geography A

U-boats were used primarily to

Answer
A
gather information about enemy movements by tracking warships.
B
protect the German coast from attack by Allied ships and submarines.
C
resupply troops with guns, ammunition, and food via sea rather than land.
D
target Allied shipments on passenger ships, warships, and merchant ships.

Explanation

U-boats were German submarines used chiefly to disrupt Allied sea trade and supply lines. They attacked ships carrying people and goods, including passenger ships, warships, and merchant vessels. Therefore, the best answer is “target Allied shipments on passenger ships, warships, and merchant ships.”

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