9. The Incident Shifted U.S. Public Opinion
The sinking of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,200 people, including 128 Americans. This tragedy significantly shifted U.S. public opinion against Germany, intensifying anti-German sentiment and increasing pressure on President Woodrow Wilson to reconsider the nation’s stance on World War I. The incident played a pivotal role in the United States’ eventual decision to enter the conflict. (history.com)
