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No, but it did get the United States involved in it.

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What did start World War 1?

Many events led up to it, but the triggers that started it were the sinking of the Lusitania, and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.


What was the immediate cause for us involvement in world war 1?

The sinking of the civilian ship Lusitania by a German U-boat (submarine) which had US civilians on it angered them to becoming involved against the Germans.


Why did sinking of Lusitania push US into world war 1?

The sinking of the Lusitania in May 1915 was a pivotal event that shifted American public opinion towards entering World War I. The British ocean liner was torpedoed by a German U-boat, resulting in the deaths of 1,198 passengers, including 128 Americans. This act of unrestricted submarine warfare heightened tensions between the U.S. and Germany, as it exemplified the dangers posed to American lives and commerce. The incident galvanized calls for U.S. intervention, contributing to the country's eventual entry into the war in 1917.


This American liner was blown up?

I am not aware of any US ocean liner that has been blown up. The sinking of the British ship Lusitania with American passengers on board precipitated America's involvement in World War 1.


Why did the world and America get upset about the sinking of the HMS lusitania?

The sinking of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, angered the world and America because it resulted in the deaths of 1,198 passengers, including 128 Americans, raising concerns about civilian safety during wartime. The Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat while carrying both passengers and munitions, which fueled outrage against Germany and its unrestricted submarine warfare policy. This incident shifted public opinion in the United States, contributing to growing calls for America to enter World War I. Ultimately, it highlighted the dangers of maritime warfare and the impact on innocent lives, intensifying anti-German sentiment.