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The Lusitania Tragedy

Authored by Sarah Heeden

Social Studies

8th Grade

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The Lusitania Tragedy
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the captain and crew of the Lusitania encourage passengers to do?

Help look out for submarines

Enjoy the elegant amenities on board

Prepare for submarine attacks

Stay in their rooms for safety

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What luxury was available to wealthy travelers on the Lusitania?

Private concerts

High tea in the Verandah Café

Exclusive tours of the engine room

Personal submarine viewings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the British not send destroyers to escort the Lusitania?

They were unaware of the threat

They underestimated the German submarine threat

All destroyers were engaged elsewhere

They hoped its sinking would bring the US into the war

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take for the Lusitania to sink after being hit by a torpedo?

2 hours

30 minutes

1 hour

18 minutes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Americans were lost in the sinking of the Lusitania?

98

200

128

150

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general American public's reaction to the sinking of the Lusitania?

A determination to stay out of the war

Indifference to the event

A push for stronger military action

Immediate entry into the war

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