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American Life in the Great Depression — Unit test

Question 10 • AVAHS 26-27 CCPS SS US History Gr 11 (45.0810000) YL IC (Fall)

How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 affect World War I?

Answer
A
The United States immediately declared war on Germany.
B
Germany continued its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
C
Many Americans demanded that the United States enter the war.
D
The United States began a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.

Explanation

The German submarine attack on the Lusitania killed many people, including 128 Americans. The sinking caused outrage in the United States and increased public pressure for the country to enter World War I, though the United States did not declare war immediately. Therefore, the correct choice is “Many Americans demanded that the United States enter the war.”

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