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The RMS Lusitania was sunk by the German U-Boat U-20 on 7 May 1915 killing 1.198 of her passengers and crew. Passengers included 139 US citizens of which only eleven managed to survive. Some wanted an immediate declaration of war, but cooler heads prevailed. It was however a major element in bringing the United States into WWI.
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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 realist perspective on the causes of World War 1?
sank the Lusitania
What drew the US into World War 1?
Germany's invasion of Belgium, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the Zimmermann note drew the U.S. into World War 1.
How did the lusitania sunk?
Yes. The Lusitania was torpedoed by one of the World War 1 submarine before in the middle of the war. It did sink during World War 1 and also, this brings the USA into the war in the year 1917.
What do the uss Maine and the lusitania have in common?
Both ships were the catalyst that brought the US into war. The sinking of the USS Maine brought us into the Spanish American War. And the Lusitania brought us into World War 1.
In what war did the sinking of the Lusitania happen?
WW1
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
What are facts about world war 1 at sea?
The Lusitania was sunk
What does the Lusitania have to do with World War I?
The sinking of the Lusitania was the reason the US finally entered into World War 1. It was torpedoed by a German U-boat. Almost 2,000 people lost their lives.
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 political movement was most responsible for World War I?
World War 1 was started after 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 was the reason for the US to join world war 1?
the sinking of the Lusitania.
What was one main crises in World War 1?
sinking of the Lusitania
What was the realist perspective on the causes of World War 1?
sank the Lusitania
What are the release dates for World War 1 - 1964 They Sank the Lusitania 1-5?
World War One - 1964 They Sank the Lusitania 1-5 was released on: USA: 27 November 1964
What drew the US into World War 1?
Germany's invasion of Belgium, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the Zimmermann note drew the U.S. into World War 1.
