Which event angered Americans and compelled the US government to send two strongly worded warnings to Germany in May and June 1915? A. German submarines sinking the French liner Sussex. B. the delivery of the Zimmerman note C. German submarines sinking the British liner Lusitania. D. Germany's invasion of Belgium E. the release of British propaganda about German atrocities against the Allies

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Alondra Jenkins

12 September, 09:51

Which event angered Americans and compelled the US government to send two strongly worded warnings to Germany in May and June 1915? A. German submarines sinking the French liner Sussex. B. the delivery of the Zimmerman note C. German submarines sinking the British liner Lusitania. D. Germany's invasion of Belgium E. the release of British propaganda about German atrocities against the Allies

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The sinking of the Cunard ocean liner RMS Lusitania occurred on Friday, 7 May 1915 during the First World War, as Germany waged submarine warfare against the United Kingdom which had implemented a naval blockade of Germany. The ship was full of American tourists.