What was issued by the German government in 1916 to appease the United States and end "unrestricted submarine warfare"?

Question

Responses
A The Sussex PledgeThe Sussex Pledge
B The Schlieffen PlanThe Schlieffen Plan
C The Zimmerman TelegramThe Zimmerman Telegram
D The Lusitania Doctrine

Answer 1

A. The Sussex Pledge

The Sussex Pledge was issued by the German government in 1916 in response to the sinking of the SS Sussex and the resulting diplomatic pressure from the United States. It promised to restrict submarine warfare and ensure the safety of civilian ships, aiming to appease the U.S. and avoid further escalation of tensions.