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How did the sinking of the Lusitania impact the United States in 1915?

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A. It caused the United States to enter the war on the Central Powers' side.
B. It caused the United States to sink German ships in retaliation
C. It caused the United States to enter the war on the Allied side.
D. It caused Americans to question their position of neutrality.

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Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

The United States didn't directly enter the war as a result of the sinking of the Lusitania. However, it did exacerbate severe anti-German feeling in the US and Britain and impede diplomatic ties between Germany and the US.

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