What Was the Significance of the Sinking of the Lusitania

question 6

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania?

• A) Britain developed submarines as a result of the attack.
• B) It was the debut of the German U-boats.
• C) For the first time, Germany targeted a merchant vessel.
• D) It brought the United States closer to entering the war.
• E) It marked a shift in the balance of power between British and German naval forces.

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