What ship was sunk that brought the us into the war?

Answer 1

The sinking of the passenger liner LUSITANIA in 1915 by a German submarine was a factor in the US decision to enter World War I. However, the effect was not immediate.

When Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, US Presidnet Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany.

If any one sinking was crucial, it was probably the Vigilancia, an American merchantman topredoed without warning on 18 March 1917, with the loss of 15 American lives. Two other American vessels had been sunk by u-boats that same day. Three days later, President Wilson called Congress into session for April 2, when he requested a declaration of war against Germany.

Answer 2

The sinking of the RMS Lusitania was a major contributing factor to the US's involvement in World War 1. While not the sole reason, by any means, it was often used as a rallying point for pro-War US Propaganda, and did significantly influence public opinion in an anti-German manner.

Answer 3

the sinking of the RMS Lusitania

Answer 4

The sinking of the Lusitania had an effect. 128 US citizens were drowned, but this was in 1915 & the US does not enter the war until April of 1917....

Answer 5

The RMS Lusitania