The Sinking of the Lusitania

1. What was the Lusitania?

• A. a German submarine

• B. A British luxury cruise ship

• C. One of the Allied Powers

• D. A World War I battle

2. The German submarines were known as:

• A. Unterseeboots

• B. undersea boats

• C. U boats

• D. all of the above

3. Why were the Germans trying to gain control of the shipping lanes around Britain:

• A. to cut off fresh supplies being brought to the Allies

• B. to cut off fresh supplies being brought to the Central Powers

• C. to attack British ships

• D. to hold back the British

4. The Lusitania was sunk by:

• A. a British torpedo

• B. an American torpedo

• C. a German torpedo

• D. a French torpedo

5. Which of the following was NOT a result of the sinking of the Lusitania?

• A. support for the Allies increased

• B. the U.S. joined the war

• C. the Germans gained control of Britain

• D. “Remember the Lusitania” became a battle cry