Question

Using the political cartoon provided, why was the Zimmerman Telegram a reason for the United States to join World War I? Responses A It provided weapons to Germany.It provided weapons to Germany. B It asked the United States to join the war.It asked the United States to join the war. C It asked Mexico to join the war with Germany.It asked Mexico to join the war with Germany. D It had secret information about Pearl Harbor.It had secret information about Pearl Harbor.

Answer 1

The correct response is C: It asked Mexico to join the war with Germany. The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States. This message incited public outrage in the U.S. and contributed to the decision to enter World War I.