How the Sinking of Lusitania Changed World War I

The Lusitania, owned by the Cunard Shipping Line, was launched in 1906 to carry ___ on transatlantic voyages.

​ (a)   declared the waters surrounding the British Isles a ​ (b)   and stopped following international naval “prize laws,” which warned ships of a submarine’s presence.

• Germany
• France
• Britain
• The United States
• war zone
• area of immediate destruction
• free zone
• hostile water zone

The Germans tried to warn the passengers of the ship by placing ads in newspapers.

• True

• False

What country is responsible for sinking the Lusitania?

What was a U-boat?

• A boat shaped like a U

• A small speedboat

• A German Submarine

How many Americans died out of the 1,198 people?

• 1,198

• 128

• 191

• 115

How did American citizens feel about the war after the sinking of the Lusitania?

• They wanted to invade Germany.

• They wanted swift retaliation.

• They wanted to remain neutral.

• They wanted to use the Atomic bomb on Germany.

Germany defended its aggression, claiming Lusitania had carried ______ and was therefore fair game.

After the sinking of the S.S. Arabic, President Wilson warned Germany that if it was determined they had sunk the ship without cause, the United States might do what?

• Start using unrestricted submarine warfare

• Stop trading with Germany

• Turn the world against Germany

• Enter into the war

If you were living in 1915, would the sinking of the Lusitania be enough for you to want your government to enter into WWI?

• YES!

• NO!

• I'll give Germany another chace