History World War I Questions
The sinking of the Lusitania was significant because it played a major role in turning public opinion against Germany and ultimately led to the United States' entry into World War I. The sinking of the British passenger ship by a German U-boat in 1915 resulted in the deaths of 1,198 people, including 128 Americans. This event outraged the American public and fueled anti-German sentiment. It also highlighted the dangers of unrestricted submarine warfare and contributed to the shift in public opinion towards supporting the Allied Powers.