In what way was the sinking of the Lusitania a turning point in World War I?
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The sinking of the Lusitania was a turning point in World War I because it marked a major shift in public opinion in the United States. Prior to the sinking, the US had been largely neutral in the conflict, but the sinking of the Lusitania, which killed 1,198 people, including 128 Americans, caused a wave of outrage in the US. This outrage was a major factor in the US's decision to enter the war in April 1917, which was a major turning point in the conflict.