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What did the discovery of the Zimmerman telegram influence the United States to do?

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A Declare war on MexicoDeclare war on Mexico
B Declare war on GermanyDeclare war on Germany
C Adopt a policy of isolationismAdopt a policy of isolationism
D Give financial support to the Central powers

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The discovery of the Zimmerman telegram influenced the United States to:

B Declare war on Germany

The telegram, sent by Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the United States, was intercepted and decoded by British intelligence. Its revelation fueled anti-German sentiments in the U.S. and contributed to the decision to enter World War I against Germany.