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The Americans were had the chance to enter the war, but didn't because they didn't want to get involved. Believe it or not, at one time the Americans wanted nothing to do with war. The Lusitania was a cargo ship holding cargo bound for America. The Germans had sunk the American ship holding a large amount of cargo that the Americans had payed for. They now had lost money from the cargo they didn't receive and they also were a ship less. There were also Americans on board the ship. All those things pissed off the Americans and they entered the war after that.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe lusitania was filled with US civilians when it was sunk by a German U-boat. The US was ticked off because most of their other supply ships to Britain had already been sunk so the lusitania was a kind of last straw.
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∙ 11y agoThere were 124 Americans aboard the Lusitania.
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What was the name of the ship that was sunk that drew the US into World War 1?
There were multiple ships that were sunk and caused the US to join the war. These include:USS ArizonaUSS West VirginiaUSS CaliforniaUSS Oklahoma
What war is the Sinking of the HMS Lusitania?
World War 1. The sinking of this ocean liner is what convinced the US to join in the war on the Allied side. PS: Lusitania was an RMS, not an HMS. The ship was not commissioned in the British Navy, although it allegedly carried supplies for war.
What ship did Germany sink that caused the US to join World War 1?
The Lusitania was a passenger ocean liner sunk by the Germans during World War One not World War 2. The sinking and killing of over 300 Americans, including Mr. Vanderbilt and thousands of Britons, incensed the Americans and President Wilson. The Congress and President Wilson declared war on Germany.
Why did Britain and France join World War 1?
AnswerGermany violated Belgium neutrality and France and England were allied.
What ship was torpedoed that caused the US to enter World War I?
It was the RMS Falaba, that went down with 104 people on 28 March, 1915. It was the first passenger ship sunk by torpedo during World War I.
What was the reason for the US to join world war 1?
the sinking of the Lusitania.
Why did the united stats join world war 1?
Because Germany sunk the Lusitania Because Germany sunk the Lusitania
What three thing caused the US to join World War 1?
the sinking of the u.s ship the lusitania.
What to events led to the US join World War 1?
German subs sinking the Lusitania and the Zimmermann Telegram.
What nations actions caused the US to join world war 1?
The sinking of the LUSITANIA is what first caused the U.S. to join this disastrous of all wars, and
What was the name of the ship that was sunk that drew the US into World War 1?
There were multiple ships that were sunk and caused the US to join the war. These include:USS ArizonaUSS West VirginiaUSS CaliforniaUSS Oklahoma
What war is the Sinking of the HMS Lusitania?
World War 1. The sinking of this ocean liner is what convinced the US to join in the war on the Allied side. PS: Lusitania was an RMS, not an HMS. The ship was not commissioned in the British Navy, although it allegedly carried supplies for war.
How did the Lusitania cause World War 1?
The Lusitania didn't cause WW1. The war started in 1914 and the Lusitania was sunk in 1915. -some guy
Was america in World War 1?
yes they joined after Germany attacked the Lusitania. __ Actually, the US joined the Allies against Germany after the Zimmerman Telegram incidence. The sinking of the Lusitania inflamed US emotions, but it didn't directly lead to war with Germany. The Lusitania was sunk 7 May 1915 and the US didn't join the war until 1917.
What is recruitment of World War 1?
It is the act by which the government persuade young men to volunteer and join the army,navy and air forces.
How was the sinking of the lusitania important in Americas decision to join the war against Germany?
The sinking of the Lusitania was important to the USA's decision to join ww2 because there were many Americans on board the Lusitania at the time of its sinking and the Americans feared similar attacks in the future.
What helped persuade the Americans to enter ww1?
the lusitania and the zimmerman telegram sent from the german empire to mexico that proposed war against america
