The RMS Lusitania, a British transatlantic liner, was on its voyage from New York to Liverpool when it was struck by a torpedo fired by the German U-boat U-20 on May 7, 1915. This incident occurred during World War I when Germany had declared a naval blockade around Britain and warned that vessels entering the war zone risked attacks. Despite the warnings, Lusitania was not only a passenger liner but also carried munitions, which added to the complexities of the situation. Within 18 minutes of being hit, the Lusitania sank, resulting in the deaths of 1,199 people out of the approximately 2,000 passengers and crew on board. The sinking was particularly significant because it involved American lives, as 128 of the deceased were US citizens.The aftermath of the Lusitania sinking had far-reaching implications. The event stirred anger and resentment among the American public as news spread of the tragedy. Many Americans, who had previously favored neutrality or maintained pro-German sentiments, began to shift towards supporting involvement in the war against Germany. The incident played a crucial role in changing the narrative regarding Germany in the United States, contributing to a growing anti-German sentiment that would ultimately influence American policy and involvement in World War I. Furthermore, the British used the disaster as propaganda to garner support for the war effort.