In the aftermath of the sinking of the British passenger liner Lusitania,
A. the United States declared war on Germany.
B. Germany pledged to the United States that it would not repeat such an action.
C. the United States began leasing its submarines to Great Britain.
D. President Wilson prohibited Americans from traveling to Europe.
E. Great Britain began an intensive campaign to build a submarine fleet.
Answer: B
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