Asked by Dustin Borden on May 11, 2024

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The German sinking of the passenger ship Lusitania was instrumental in the entry of which nation into the war?

A) the United Kingdom
B) Sweden
C) the United States
D) Italy
E) the Netherlands

Lusitania

A British ocean liner famously sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, an event that significantly swayed public opinion in several countries against Germany during World War I.

United States

A federal republic in North America composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.

Passenger Ship

A ship designed to carry people, as opposed to cargo, over water. These ships range from small ferries to large ocean liners.

  • Discern the roles and perceptions of different countries engaged in World War I.
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Jordan SmithMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 by a German submarine, which killed 1,198 people including 128 Americans, was a major factor in the United States' decision to enter World War I.