Question
What did the discovery of the Zimmerman telegram influence the United States to do?
Responses
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
Responses
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
Answers
GPT-4o mini
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.
**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.