The sinking of the Lusitania was an event during World War I where a German submarine sank the RMS Lusitania, a British passenger ship, killing over 1,000 passengers including 128 Americans. This event significantly swayed public opinion against Germany and influenced America's eventual entry into WWI.
The sinking of the Lusitania was like someone crashing uninvited into your birthday party and causing chaos - it escalated tensions and led to bigger conflicts (in this case, America joining WWI).
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare: This is when submarines sink vessels such as freighters and tankers without warning, as opposed to attacking military vessels only. It's like playing a video game where you decide to attack not just the enemy soldiers, but also the innocent NPCs.
Neutrality: This is the policy of remaining neutral in conflicts and not taking sides. Imagine being a referee in a football match - you're there, but you're not playing for either team.
World War I: A major global conflict that took place primarily in Europe from 1914-1918. Think of it as one of history's most destructive "group projects" involving many countries with devastating results.
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