Titanic

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What was the Titanic?

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The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.

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What class of passengers was flooded first on the Titanic?

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3rd class passengers were flooded first.

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Why might the crew not have taken iceberg warnings seriously?

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They had not seen anything dangerous so far.

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What did many people believe about the Titanic?

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Many believed the Titanic was unsinkable.

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Who was the captain of the Titanic?

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Captain Edward Smith.

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Did Captain Smith know there was danger ahead?

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Yes, Captain Smith knew there was danger ahead.

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What was one reason for the Titanic's sinking?

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The Titanic struck an iceberg.

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What was the fate of the Titanic after it sank?

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The Titanic sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean.

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How many people were on board the Titanic?

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There were about 2,224 people on board.

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What was the main reason for the high number of casualties?

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There were not enough lifeboats for all passengers.

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