Lusitania's Impact on US History

Lusitania's Impact on US History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The Lusitania, a luxury ocean liner, was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, leading to over a thousand deaths. This event, amid World War I, caused international outrage, especially in the US, where 128 Americans died. The sinking highlighted Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and sparked controversy over whether the Lusitania was carrying military cargo. This incident shifted US public opinion against Germany, strained diplomatic relations, and contributed to the US entering the war in 1917.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Lusitania known for during its time?

Having the most lifeboats

Being the most luxurious ship

Being the fastest and largest ship

Being the oldest ship

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the US stance at the beginning of World War I?

They were allies with Germany

They were neutral and favored isolationism

They immediately joined the war

They supported both sides

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Lusitania traveling at a reduced speed on May 7, 1915?

Due to mechanical failure

To avoid German submarines

To save fuel

Because of thick fog

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate cause of the Lusitania's sinking?

A collision with another ship

A German U-boat torpedo

A storm at sea

An onboard fire

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many passengers perished in the Lusitania disaster?

128

2,000

1,959

1,198

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction in the United States to the sinking of the Lusitania?

It was largely ignored

It sparked international outrage

It was seen as a minor incident

It was celebrated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the discovery in 2008 reveal about the Lusitania?

It was carrying live ammunition

It had no military cargo

It was carrying only passengers

It was sunk by a storm

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