Question

answer the following multiple choice questions about the reading.

1. what policy, implemented by germany, heightened tensions with the united states prior to the sinking of the lusitania?

a. the zimmerman telegram
b. unrestricted submarine warfare
c. strict neutrality
d. naval blockade of france

1. what was the primary reason the sinking of the lusitania was so impactful on the united states?

a. the ship was carrying a large amount of military supplies.
b. the ship was owned by an american company.
c. it was the first attack on a passenger ship during world war i.
d. it resulted in a high number of casualties, including american citizens.

1. what was president woodrow wilsons initial policy regarding world war i?

a. to provide financial aid to the allied forces
b. to send troops to europe as peacekeepers
c. to declare war on germany immediately
d. to maintain a policy of strict neutrality

Explanation:

1. Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare (attacking any ship, including neutral ones) before the Lusitania sinking heightened tensions with the US. The Zimmerman Telegram came later. Strict neutrality was the US's initial stance (not Germany's). The naval blockade of France was a British action.
2. The Lusitania sinking was impactful as it had many casualties, including Americans. While it carried some military supplies, the civilian (including American) death toll was key. It wasn't the first passenger - ship attack in WWI. It was a British - owned ship.
3. President Wilson initially wanted to maintain strict neutrality. He didn't immediately declare war or send troops as peacekeepers at the start. Financial aid to Allies was more of an economic aspect that developed over time, not the initial policy.

Answer:

1. B. Unrestricted submarine warfare
2. D. It resulted in a high number of casualties, including American citizens.
3. D. To maintain a policy of strict neutrality