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The Sinking of the Lusitania

Added: 27 Apr 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

A short page of notes, with small images, on the luxury liner that was built in 1907 and sunk by a German torpedo in May 1915 off the coast of Cork. Article also references the political fallout from the sinking and how American attitudes to Germany changed.

How it maps to the curriculum

JC
SC
History

Strand: International Relations 20cen

Suggestions for use: Basic page of notes - excellent for basic reference.

Key Skills:

  • Managing Information and Thinking

Strand: Later Modern Europe

Strand unit: 2 Int Tensions 1871-1920

Suggestions for use: Basic page of notes - excellent for basic reference. Teachers could explore how the sinking changed attitudes during the WW1.

Meta information

  • Asset type: Online Resource
  • Language: English
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • Cost: No
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