Question

question 6 of 10
which of the following statements is true about germany’s use of u - boats?
a. u - boat warfare was an attempt to get the united states to enter the war.
b. an underwater blockade was forbidden by the german government.
c. u - boat warfare was the german response to the british blockade.
d. an underwater blockade was legal under international law.

Explanation:

• Option A: Germany’s U - boat warfare was not intended to draw the US into the war; in fact, unrestricted U - boat warfare contributed to US entry but was not the goal of the warfare itself.
• Option B: The German government employed U - boat warfare, including underwater blockade tactics, so it was not forbidden by the German government.
• Option C: The British had a naval blockade of Germany. Germany responded with U - boat warfare as a way to counter this British blockade, making this statement true.
• Option D: Unrestricted U - boat warfare (underwater blockade - like tactics) was not legal under international law as it targeted civilian ships without warning.

Answer:

C. U-boat warfare was the German response to the British blockade.