Question

based on \how we entered world war i,\ which detail explains why the sinking of the lusitania led the united states to enter world war i?
○ the lusitania carried ammunition as well as nonmilitary passengers.
○ the germans began using submarine warfare.
○ the ship was torpedoed without warning.
○ of the 1,195 passengers killed, 124 were from the united states.

Explanation:

To determine why the sinking of the Lusitania led the US to enter WWI, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Lusitania carrying ammunition and non - military passengers doesn't directly explain US entry; it's more about the ship's cargo.
• Option 2: German submarine warfare was a broader context, not the direct reason for US entry related to the Lusitania incident.
• Option 3: The ship being torpedoed without warning is about the attack method, not the key to US entry.
• Option 4: The fact that 124 of the 1,195 killed passengers were Americans created a strong public outcry and political pressure in the US, making this the detail that explains why the sinking led to US entry into WWI.

Answer:

D. Of the 1,195 passengers killed, 124 were from the United States.