How did the discovery of the Zimmermann Telegram play a role in the entrance of the United States into the war?
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Responses
It threatened nuclear war on the U.S.
It threatened nuclear war on the U.S.
It promised U.S. territory to Mexico in exchange for assisting Germany.
It promised U.S. territory to Mexico in exchange for assisting Germany.
It offered support to Mexico for plans to invade the U.S.
It offered support to Mexico for plans to invade the U.S.
It threatened to cancel all international exports to the U.S.
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The correct response is:
It promised U.S. territory to Mexico in exchange for assisting Germany.
The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the United States, which heightened tensions and contributed to the U.S. decision to enter World War I.
