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What event led President Wilson to protest angrily to the German government?
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?
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?
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?
What was the result of the sinking of the Lusitania by a U-boat?
How did President Wilson respond to the death of 128 Americans in the sinking of the Lusitania?
How did President Wilson respond to the death of 128 Americans in the sinking of the Lusitania?
What action did President Wilson threaten if Germany did not stop the U-boat attacks?
What action did President Wilson threaten if Germany did not stop the U-boat attacks?
What was the German strategy when they resumed full-scale U-boat warfare in February 1917?
What was the German strategy when they resumed full-scale U-boat warfare in February 1917?
How did President Wilson respond to Germany's U-boat attacks after breaking diplomatic relations?
How did President Wilson respond to Germany's U-boat attacks after breaking diplomatic relations?
What was the consequence of the German torpedoes sinking five American merchant ships?
What was the consequence of the German torpedoes sinking five American merchant ships?
