1. What was significant about the sinking of the Titanic? L4 Describe the sinking of the Titanic L5 Explain the significance of the sinking of the Titanic L6 Evaluate the impact of this event on the world

2. What did people think about the Titanic before it set sail? “I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to founder. I cannot conceive of any vital disaster happening to this vessel. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that.” Captain Edward Smith, referring to Adriatic “I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to founder. I cannot conceive of any vital disaster happening to this vessel. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that.” Captain Edward Smith, referring to Adriatic “God himself could not sink this ship!” Unknown Titanic crewmember to embarking passenger, Mrs Sylvia Caldwell. “God himself could not sink this ship!” Unknown Titanic crewmember to embarking passenger, Mrs Sylvia Caldwell. The captain can, by simply moving an electric switch, instantly close the doors throughout, practically making the vessel unsinkable. Irish News and Belfast Morning News, June 1st, 1911, on the incomplete Titanic. The captain can, by simply moving an electric switch, instantly close the doors throughout, practically making the vessel unsinkable. Irish News and Belfast Morning News, June 1st, 1911, on the incomplete Titanic. We believe that the boat is unsinkable. Philip Franklin, Vice-President of White Star Line, 8-00 a.m., April 15th, 1912 We believe that the boat is unsinkable. Philip Franklin, Vice-President of White Star Line, 8-00 a.m., April 15th, 1912 There was too much brag and not enough seaworthy construction. Sir James Bisset, on Olympic and Titanic. There was too much brag and not enough seaworthy construction. Sir James Bisset, on Olympic and Titanic. How do you think these quotes / views added to the tragedy or significance of this event?

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4. What makes this event significant?