How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 affect World War I?

The German submarine attack on the Lusitania killed civilians, including 128 Americans, and provoked strong international protest. In response, Germany temporarily restricted its submarine warfare, including attacks on passenger ships, to avoid drawing the United States into the war. The sinking did not immediately lead the United States to declare war.

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