Quiz on the Lusitania

What was the main reason for the sinking of the Lusitania?

• A storm

• A fire on board

• A German torpedo attack

• A collision with another ship

When did the Lusitania depart from New York?

• April 1, 1915

• May 1, 1915

• June 1, 1915

• July 1, 1915

How many people were on board the Lusitania when it departed?

• 1,500

• 1,959

• 2,500

• 3,000

What was the name of the German submarine that attacked the Lusitania?

• U-15

• U-20

• U-25

• U-30

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How many people survived the sinking of the Lusitania?

• 500

• 761

• 1,000

• 1,198

What was the impact of the Lusitania's sinking on World War I?

• It had no impact

• It delayed the war

• It galvanized American support for entering the war

• It ended the war

Who was the captain of the Lusitania during its final voyage?

• Captain John Smith

• Captain William Turner

• Captain Edward Smith

• Captain James Cook

Which country joined the Allies against Germany after the u-boat attacks?

• France

• Italy

• United States

• Russia

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What did the captain of the Lusitania do to save costs?

• Shut down one of the ship's boilers

• Reduced the number of lifeboats

• Increased the speed of the ship

• Changed the ship's route

What phrase was used as a battle cry by Allied soldiers?

• Remember the Alamo

• Remember the Lusitania

• Remember Pearl Harbor

• Remember the Maine

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