The Lusitania Incident and Its Impact on American Involvement in World War I

The video discusses the sinking of the Lusitania, a British luxury ship, by German forces in 1915, which contributed to the U.S. entering World War I. Despite warnings, the Lusitania sailed and was attacked near Ireland, resulting in significant loss of life, including 128 Americans. The incident outraged Americans and was labeled as 'wholesale murder' by the press. Germany apologized and offered reparations to prevent U.S. involvement in the war. The event led to increased American trade with Allied countries and decreased trade with Central Powers.

What was the warning issued by the German Embassy in New York regarding the Lusitania?

• To stop trading with Germany

• To not sail to Britain, especially on the Lusitania

• To avoid traveling to France

• To evacuate all American citizens from Europe

What was the Lusitania primarily carrying when it was attacked?

• Only American passengers

• Only European passengers

• Military personnel

• A mix of American and European passengers

How did the American public react to the sinking of the Lusitania?

• They were unaware of the incident

• They supported Germany

• They were outraged

• They were indifferent

What was Germany's response after the Lusitania incident?

• They ignored the incident

• They blamed the British

• They apologized and offered to pay for damages

• They declared war on the USA

How did American trade change after the Lusitania incident?

• Trade remained the same

• Trade with allied countries decreased

• Trade with Central Powers increased

• Trade with allied countries increased significantly

Which countries saw an increase in trade with the USA after the Lusitania incident?

• Germany and Austria

• Japan and China

• France and Great Britain

• Italy and Spain