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| Sinking of the Lusitania IIIn May 1915, when HMS Lusitania was torpedoed by the German sub U 20 off the Irish coast, the giant, fast Cunarder became the symbol of Germany’s disregard for international law.Grades 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Sinking of the Lusitania IOn May 7, 1915, German submarine U20 torpedoed the Cunard passenger liner Lusitania. 1198 passengers and crew including 128 Americans went to their deaths. The sinking of so prominent a target provoked outrage, accusations and questions and helped draw the United States into World War I.Grades 9-12 History-Social Science |
