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Freedom of Speech and the War

Question 20 • LA-US History A ? Distance Learning

What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 have on American public opinion of Germany?

Answer
A
It caused public opinion toward the Germans to remain unchanged .
B
It caused public opinion to turn in favor of the Germans.
C
It caused public opinion to turn against the Germans even more.
D
It caused public opinion to first remain unchanged and then favor the Germans.

Explanation

The Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine in 1915, and the deaths of American passengers increased anger and fear toward Germany. Public opinion therefore turned against the Germans even more, matching choice C.

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