Question

Why does the United States care so much about the sinking of the Lusitania?
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Answer 1

The Lusitania was an example of unrestricted submarine warfare. The reason it was a big deal was due to this being the first American civilian casualties at the hands of the Germans

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The death of so many innocent civilians at the hands of the Germans shocked American support for entering the war, which eventually turned the tide in favor of the Allies.