Did Americans get scared of the zimmermann telegram?

Answer 1

The British intercepted a telegram sent from Germany to Mexico asking the Mexicans to attack the U.S. if the U.S. got involved in WWI. They promised the Mexicans money and a return of AZ, CA, NM territory lost by the Mexicans to the U.S. in the Mexican American War of 1846-8. Mexico considered it, after all, they did not like the U.S. or Wilson, but were more afraid of the U.S. than Germany. Plus, Germany is 1000s of miles away... it was one of the factors that helped bring us into the war.

Answer 2

This question relates to the entry of the United States into the First World War.

Ø Zimmermann Telegram-January 19, 1917: From the German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to the German Ambassador to Mexico. The message proposed that Mexico attack the United States with German financial backing to seize Texas, New Mexico, & Arizona, if the United States entered the war against Germany. The message was intercepted and decrypted by British Intelligence and released to the American government on February 24, 1917, and to the world press on March 1, 1917. It further enraged the American public against Germany.

Full text of The Zimmermann Telegram: "On the first of February we intend to begin submarine warfare unrestricted. In spite of this, it is our intention to endeavor to keep neutral the United States of America.

If this attempt is not successful, we propose an alliance on the following basis with Mexico: That we shall make war together and together make peace. We shall give general financial support, and it is understood that Mexico is to re-conquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The details are left to you for settlement.

You are instructed to inform the President of Mexico of the above in the greatest confidence as soon as it is certain that there will be an outbreak of war with the United States and suggest that the President of Mexico, on his own initiative, should communicate with Japan suggesting adherence at once to this plan; at the same time, offer to mediate between Germany and Japan.

Please call to the attention of the President of Mexico that the employment of ruthless submarine warfare now promises to compel England to make peace in a few months.

Zimmerman"

2 April 1917: US President Woodrow Wilson requested a US Declaration of War upon Germany during a speech before a Joint Session of Congress.

6 April 1917: US Congress approves the US Declaration of War; Votes-US Senate 82-6 on April 4th; Votes-US House of Representatives 373-50 on April 6th.

Answer 3

United States thought they found a telegram telling Mexico to rebel against the United States that's why they were mad.

Answer 4

The Americans were surprised that there was a war.

Answer 5

i think they didnt bcz they didnt enter war with mexico