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Why did the U.S. declared war on Germany in April of 1917?
2 main reasons. Germany kept sinking ships with Americans on them (such as RMS Lusitania). And Germany plotted with Mexico to conquer parts of US and give land back to Mexico.
Why did the united states enter world war I and what effect did its entry have on the war?
Germany sent Mexico a document trying to get them to declare war on the USA and thereby prevent USA from entering the war on the side of the Allies. The British intercepted the document and after they showed it to the Americans, the USA declared war on Germany, entering WWI.
What reason did the us declare war on Germany and become involvoed in world war 1?
RMS Lusitania was sunk by German U boatThe US did declare war on Germany during the World War 1 because Germany had offered Texas, California, Arizona and New Mexico to Mexico.
What was the document that showed Germany was trying to establish a military alliance with Mexico?
The Zimmerman Telegram.
Who is Arthur zimmermann?
Zimmermann was the foreign minister of Germany. He sent a telegram to the German ambassador in Mexico promising Germany's assistance in reclaiming the territory in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico if Mexico would declare war on the United States.
Who was the last to declare war on Germany in World War 1?
The USA declared war on Germany, after it was revealed that Germany wanted Mexico to declare war on the USA, and after Germany said they would resume submarine sinking of civilian, neutral ships carrying supplies to England and France.
What was the note sent to Mexico in World War 1?
"The Zimmermann Telegram". Germany knew the USA was going to declare war on them, so they tried to secretly ask Mexico for help.
What compelled Woodrow Wilson to declare war on Germany?
Wilson was compelled to war by - Germany threatening us ships and trade -the amount of chaos in Europe - Zimmerman letter( which was from Germany asking Mexico to declare war on the Us and Germany will help get back land from the US. Mexican war) - and many government officials like teddy Roosevelt clanging for war
What was the Zimmereman Telegram?
An intercepted messege from Germany to Mexico, telling them that if they join sides with Germany, and attack the US; when the war's over, Germany will ensure that the defeated US returns the lands that they took from Mexico during the Mexican War of 1846-1848. Those lands are called California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada today. Mexico firmly believed that Germany couldn't win the war (WWI), and consequently declined the offer.
Where did Texas declare its independence from?
Mexico
Who did Texas declare its independence?
From Mexico.
Did Wilson declare war on Mexico?
No.
