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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.

1 answer

The correct response regarding the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram as a reason for the United States to join World War I is:

C. It asked Mexico to join the war with Germany.

The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret communication sent by Germany to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States. This act heightened tensions between the U.S. and Germany and contributed to the U.S. decision to enter the war.