Question

multiple-choice question
why would it be incorrect to say that the sinking of the cruise ship lusitania and the
death of 124 americans on board, was the immediate cause of bringing the u.s. into the
war?
because president woodrow wilson had ordered the 124 americans onboard to not travel to
europe due to the war that was being waged.
because the u.s. declared war almost two years after the sinking of the lusitania.
because it was a british ship and not an american ship.
because it was a story told by the \enermy of the people\ or the \fake news\ and in reality
no americans died.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as Wilson didn't order Americans not to travel to Europe in this context.
• The second option is correct because the Lusitania sank in 1915, and the U.S. declared war in 1917, almost two years later, so it can't be the immediate cause.
• The third option is incorrect as the nationality of the ship doesn't negate the American deaths as a potential cause.
• The fourth option is incorrect as the sinking and American deaths are historical facts, not fake news.

Answer:

B. Because the U.S. declared war almost two years after the sinking of the Lusitania.