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.
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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
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 communication, which was intercepted and decrypted by British intelligence, contributed to anti-German sentiment in the U.S. and played a role in motivating the United States to join World War I.
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 communication, which was intercepted and decrypted by British intelligence, contributed to anti-German sentiment in the U.S. and played a role in motivating the United States to join World War I.