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What other events in 1916-1917 would have contributed to the impact that the Zimmermann Telegram had on the American public?
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The zimmerman note added to americas reason for war because it?
The Zimmermann Telegram (or Zimmermann Note) was an invitation from the Arthur Zimmerman, the Foreign Secretary of the German Empire, to the German Ambassador to Mexico. If Mexico would join forces with Germany, they would be given American land when the war was over.
How did many Americans react to the publication of the Zimmermann Telegram?
They were outraged over a possible German-Mexican alliance.The Zimmermann Telegram provoked widespread outrage in the United States. For many, it was the final straw in a string of incidents blamed on Germany.
Why did the zimmermann telegram push the US toward war?
The Zimmerman telegram was a message sent from Germany to Mexico. As Germany recognized the potential threat of the United States, the Germans insisted Mexico to invade the United States and help support Germany, and in return, they would give Mexico land that the Mexicans lost from the Mexican-American War (Arizona, New Mexico, California, etc.). It seemed like a smart move, unfortunately, the British intercepted this message and made it public to the United States, which was one of the major causes of American intervention in World War I.
What was the reason for US involvement in World War 1?
In 1915 the Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat, killing 128 Americans. In 1916 two munitions factories exploded, which was blamed on German saboteurs. Lastly, in 1917 the Zimmermann Telegram was released to the public and was seen as the last straw by the American public, who now were in full support of war with Germany.
What turned American opinion against Germany during World War 1?
The Zimmerman Telegram, which was a telegram sent by the German ambassador telling Mexico to attack if the U.S. declared war.
What are sources of the zimmermann telegram?
From what i know the zimmermann telegram was found by a radio operator in England
What was the telegram that the Germans sent to Mexico during ww1 called?
They refused the proposal, but by that time, the US had already declared war against Germany.
Who wrote the zimmermann telegram?
arthur zimmermann
What was intercepted by the british government and caused American to react angrily to the Germans?
Zimmermann telegram
How were the contents of the Zimmermann note discovered?
The Zimmermann Telegram was intercepted and decoded by the British cryptographers of Room 40.[2] The revelation of its contents in the American press on March 1 caused public outrage that contributed to the United States' declaration of war against Germany and its allies on April 6.
What was the name of famous telegram from world war 1?
The Zimmermann telegram.
What was the letter that was intercepted asking Mexico to attack America?
The Zimmerman Telegram. The authenticity of it is questioned by many historians.
Why was America mad at the end of ww1?
The Zimmermann Telegram
Which country was the Zimmermann note sent to?
The Zimmermann Telegram was sent to Mexico . ~ see related link below .
What year was the zimmermann telegram sent?
Germany Send the Zimmerman Telegram to send and information to the Mexicans.
What country was encouraged to attack the united states in the Zimmermann telegram?
Mexico
What document was sent to Mexico telling them to declare war on Germany?
Zimmermann Telegram
