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Which of these was a factor in the U.S. entry in World War I?
Responses
A the halt of the German armythe halt of the German army
B the sinking of the Lusitaniathe sinking of the Lusitania
C the signing of a peace agreementthe signing of a peace agreement
D the death of the heir to the Italian throne

Answer 1

The factor in the U.S. entry into World War I among the options given is:

B: the sinking of the Lusitania

The Lusitania was a British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, and its sinking contributed to public outrage in the U.S. and heightened tensions between the United States and Germany, ultimately leading to U.S. involvement in the war.