World War I: U-boat Attacks and the Lusitania
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What event led President Wilson to protest angrily to the German government?

  • The threat of diplomatic ties being cut by Germany
  • The U-boat attacks off the Irish coast
  • The sinking of a British passenger liner, the Lusitania (correct)
  • The cutting of diplomatic ties with Germany
  • How many Americans died when the Lusitania was sunk by a U-boat?

  • 75
  • 200
  • 128 (correct)
  • 50
  • What action did President Wilson threaten to take if Germany did not stop the U-boat attacks?

  • Hold peace talks
  • Cut diplomatic ties (correct)
  • Declare war
  • Send a warning message
  • What was the result of the sinking of the Lusitania by a U-boat?

    <p>President Wilson protested angrily to the German government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did President Wilson respond to the death of 128 Americans in the sinking of the Lusitania?

    <p>He protested angrily to the German government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did President Wilson threaten if Germany did not stop the U-boat attacks?

    <p>Cutting diplomatic ties with Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the German strategy when they resumed full-scale U-boat warfare in February 1917?

    <p>To defeat the United States before joining the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did President Wilson respond to Germany's U-boat attacks after breaking diplomatic relations?

    <p>He declared war on Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the German torpedoes sinking five American merchant ships?

    <p>The United States declared war on Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

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