Lusitania sunk

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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A German U-Boat sinks the Lusitania, which is carrying several Americans, resulting in heightened political tension between Germany and the US. As a result of a U.S. campaign, Germany issued an apology and promised payments on 5 October. On 7 December, President Wilson asked for a military fund increase.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Lusitania sunk". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 October 2008 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=2845, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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