Using the political cartoon provided, why was the Zimmerman Telegram a reason for the United States to join World War I?

Question

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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

C

It asked Mexico to join the war with Germany.

The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to Mexico, proposing a military alliance if the United States entered World War I against Germany. The telegram suggested that Mexico could regain territories lost to the U.S. (Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona) in exchange for their support. This revelation contributed to American public support for entering the war.