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 communication sent from Germany to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States if the U.S. entered World War I. This revelation contributed to public support for U.S. involvement in the war.