What was one effect that resulted from the sinking of the lusitania?

The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 had a significant impact on public opinion in the United States, leading to increased anti-German sentiment. It also contributed to a shift in U.S. foreign policy, as many Americans began to favor intervention in World War I. Ultimately, this tragedy was one of the factors that propelled the U.S. towards entering the war in 1917.