Which statements best explain how the sinking of the lusitania affected relations between the united states and germany?

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transform it from an expensive luxury to a mid-priced good

urban people were mostly involved in jobs that required phyisical labor they are paid daily wages (minimum wages) from which they evoke their living. daily wages also mean that the day they don't turn up for work ,even due to sickness, they aren't paid anything.