To delay the United States' participation into World War 1, giving Germany better chances to win the conflict.
The proposal was intercepted by British forces however, and relayed to the United States. It hastened America's entry into WW1, eventually resulting in Germany losing the war.
Germany and Mexico
What did zimmermann propose that Mexico do if war between Germany and the us
Germany sent the Zimmermann Telegram to Mexico in 1917 to propose a military alliance against the United States in the event that the U.S. entered World War I on the side of the Allies.
Mexico
Germany was interested in becomes allied with Mexico. Germany promised Mexico territory it lost during the Mexican-American war (Texas, Utah, parts of California) should they form an alliance.
The Zimmerman note contained a suggestion of an alliance between Mexico and Germany. This note was intercepted and when it was read, it angered the American people.
The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to Mexico in January 1917 during World War I. Its purpose was to propose a military alliance between Germany and Mexico in the event that the United States entered the war against Germany. Germany promised to support Mexico in reclaiming territories lost to the U.S., such as Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The interception and publication of the telegram by British intelligence helped galvanize American public opinion against Germany and contributed to the U.S. entering the war.
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Zimmerman Telegram
Germany's proposal that upon an alliance with Mexico, it would ensure the return of Mexican land lost to the United States.
The Zimmerman Telegram.
World War 1