The front page of a newspaper entitled London News is shown. It includes the headline: German U-Boat Captured Off British Coast, which is accompanied by a picture of a U-boat.
What role did the ships pictured in the newspaper play in the decision by the United States to join World War I?
A.
Austria-Hungary attacked German U-boats, leading the United States to send troops to protect its European ally.
B.
German U-boats attacked coastal cities, leading the United States to enter the war to protect its home front.
C.
Britain attacked civilian U-boats, leading the United States to send troops to protect the people of Europe.
D.
German U-boats attacked civilian ships, leading the United States to enter the war to protect its interests.
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The correct answer is:
D. German U-boats attacked civilian ships, leading the United States to enter the war to protect its interests.
During World War I, German U-boats were responsible for the unrestricted submarine warfare that included the sinking of civilian and merchant ships, which ultimately contributed to the United States' decision to join the war.
