German Submarines Began Sinking Unarmed and Unresisting Merchant and Passenger

question 25

Multiple Choice

German submarines began sinking unarmed and unresisting merchant and passenger ships without warning

• A) when the United States entered the war.
• B) in retaliation for the British naval blockade of Germany.
• C) in an effort to keep the United States out of the war.
• D) because international law now allowed this new style of warfare.
• E) in a last-ditch effort to win the war.

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Definitions:

Profane

Concerned with the ordinary, mundane, or worldly, as opposed to that which is considered sacred or holy.

Collective Conscience

The set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes that operate as a unifying force within society.

Everyday Lives

The daily experiences, routines, and activities of individuals within a society, focusing on personal and social interactions.

Collective Effervescences

A term coined by Emile Durkheim to describe moments of intense collective emotional bonding and energy among groups.