Question

Why was the sinking what was the sinking of the Lusitania important

Answer 1

Lusitania was primarily used to ferry people and goods across the Atlantic Ocean between the United States and Great Britain. The sinking was important because
Its sinking caused moral outrage both in Britain and in the US and led, ultimately, to the USA declaring war against Germany.

Answer 2

It highlighted German submarine aggression to US citizens and ships.