The Black Tom explosion on July 30, 1916, in Jersey City, New Jersey, was an act of sabotage by German agents to destroy American-made munitions that were to be supplied to the Allies in World War I. This incident, which happened prior to American entry into the war, is also notable for causing damage to the Statue of Liberty.
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
The Black Tom explosion happened after 1917.

[i] Yes; [ii] It's impossible to say; [iii] No;
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