What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania have on World War I?

A. It almost ended the war prematurely.

B. It confused Britain as to whether or not the United States was its ally.

C. It outraged many Americans and made it increasing difficult for the United States to remain neutral.

D. It outraged many Germans and made the German government consider a declaration of war against the United States.

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Douglas Burke

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12 September, 21:23

What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania have on World War I?

A. It almost ended the war prematurely.

B. It confused Britain as to whether or not the United States was its ally.

C. It outraged many Americans and made it increasing difficult for the United States to remain neutral.

D. It outraged many Germans and made the German government consider a declaration of war against the United States.

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Reid Black · Answer 1

The primary effect that the sinking of the Lusitania had on World War I was that " C. It outraged many Americans and made it increasing difficult for the United States to remain neutral," since many Americans were killed.