Lusitania and US Involvement in WWI

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 debates over the Lusitania's military cargo. Although the US did not immediately enter the war, the incident shifted American public opinion against Germany, contributing to the US joining the war in 1917.

What was the Lusitania known for during its time?

• Having the most lifeboats

• Being the fastest and largest ship

• Being the oldest ship

• Being the most luxurious ship

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

• They were allies with Germany

• They were neutral and favored isolationism

• They were actively involved in the war

• They supported both sides equally

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

• To save fuel

• Because of thick fog

• Due to mechanical failure

• To avoid detection by submarines

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

• A German U-boat torpedo

• An onboard fire

• A collision with another ship

• A storm at sea

How many passengers perished in the Lusitania disaster?

• 128

• 1,198

• 1,959

• 2,000

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

• It was seen as a minor incident

• It was largely ignored

• It sparked international outrage

• It was celebrated as a victory

What did the discovery in 2008 reveal about the Lusitania?

• It was carrying only passengers

• It was sunk by a storm

• It had no military cargo

• It was carrying live ammunition

What was one of the effects of the Lusitania sinking on US-German relations?

• It improved diplomatic relations

• It increased tensions

• It led to a peace treaty

• It had no effect

What action did President Woodrow Wilson take after the Lusitania sinking?

• He ignored the incident

• He declared war immediately

• He sent protests to Germany

• He allied with Germany

How did the Lusitania incident influence the US entry into World War I?

• It delayed the entry

• It had no influence

• It caused immediate entry

• It played a pivotal role