Question

It was a pity that miss cavell had to be executed, but it was necessary. she was judged justly. . . . i see from the english and american press that the shooting of an englishwoman . . . for treason has caused a sensation . . . . it is undoubtedly a terrible thing that the woman has been executed; but consider what would happen to a state, particularly in war, if it left crimes aimed at the safety of its armies to go unpunished because committed by women.

–dr. alfred zimmermann, german undersecretary of foreign affairs, 1915

Which line from the text suggests that British propaganda aimed at angering the public had been successful?
a. "It was a pity that Miss Cavell had to be executed."
b. "The shooting of an Englishwoman . . . for treason has caused a sensation."
c. "It is undoubtedly a terrible thing that the woman has been executed."
d. "Consider what would happen if it left crimes . . . to go unpunished."

Answer 1

The phrase indicating the success of British propaganda in causing public sensation is the mention of the execution's impact on the press and public opinion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The line from the text that suggests British propaganda aimed at angering the public had been successful is "The shooting of an Englishwoman ... for treason has caused a sensation." This indicates the extensive reaction and emotional response of the British and American public to the execution of Miss Cavell, possibly fueled by the propagandistic portrayal of her as a martyr, which was meant to galvanize public opinion against Germany during World War I.