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The Lusitania was a passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat during WW1 who thought it was carrying supplies to britain for the war effort. The ship sunk in 18 minutes killing thousands of innocent citizens. This outrage is one of the leading factors bringing America into WW1.

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Why were Americans angry over the sinking of the british passenger liner lusitania?

The RMS Lusitania


Which of the following statements the sinking of the Lusitania is true?

Germany claimed the Lusitania had weapons on board.


How did Americans feel about the sinking of the lusitania?

not to happy at first


How many children died on board the Lusitania in 1915?

Germany claimed the Lusitania had weapons on board.


What type of vessel was responsible for sinking the Lusitania?

The Lusitania was torpedoed by the German submarine U20 on 7 May 1915. 1198 people, including 124 US citizens, died in the sinking.