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The Zimmerman Telegram was the catalyst that brought the United States into World War I. The Allied nations intercepted a German telegram to Mexico in which Germany promised to support Mexico in a bid to recapture territory it lost to the United States in the previous century (namely, California, Arizona and New Mexico) the Mexicans would go to war with the United States to distract it from joining the War in Europe. Whereas the German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare bothered President Woodrow Wilson more than any foolhardy proposition of Mexico, public fury against the Germans gave Wilson what he needed to finally join the side of the Allies and thus bring the United States into one of the most devastating wars in history.
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What is zimmerman during World War 1?
Zimmermann was a person and the Foreign Minister in Germany's government. He was the one to send the telegram that bears his name to Mexico to get them to invade America so the US would stay out of the war in Europe.
What was the importance of the Zimmerman plot in World War 1?
The Zimmerman telegram was sent to Mexico, but intercepted by Great Britain who then decoded it and told the US about it. The Zimmerman telegram basically said "if you join us and help defeat the US, then we will help you get your land back that you lost in the Mexican War" The Zimmerman telegram was the finial act that made the US join the Allied Powers on WW1 I hope this helps!
What country was blamed for war world 1?
Germany was blamed for starting World wasr 1. They sunk the Lusitania and sent the Zimmerman telegram, which was intercepted by the United States. Hi.
What was the effect of the Zimmerman Telegram on World War?
It affected public opinion, and helped convince US leaders to send American troops to fight in Europe.
Why did the us enter the world war 1 on the side of the allies?
The Germans sunk 7 US ships, and we intercepted a telegram from Germany that said they planned to attack us.
What was the name of famous telegram from world war 1?
The Zimmermann telegram.
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.
What was all the technology used in world war 1?
Well i know one was the Zimmermann telegram
What to events led to the US join World War 1?
German subs sinking the Lusitania and the Zimmermann Telegram.
A telegram sent to a German official in Mexico prior to US entrance into World War 1 proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico?
The Zimmermann Telegram or Note
Who was Arthur Zimmermann?
Zimmermann was the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Germany during World War I. It was his idea to send a telegram to Mexico offering support for an attack on the US to keep it out of World War I. Of course, it had the opposite effect when Britain intercepted the telegram and sent the decoded copy to America, which angered them enough to declare war the next day.
What do lusitania u-boats zimmermann note and telegram have in common?
They are concepts that started US involvement in World War One.
What were 3 reasons the US joined World War 1?
The Zimmermann Telegram, the sinking of Lusitania, and the Russian Revolution.
What document was sent to Mexico telling them to declare war on Germany?
Zimmermann Telegram
What message did the Zimmerman Telegram contain?
The Zimmermann Telegram was sent in 1917 from Germany to Mexico, asking them to join Germany and Austria-Hungry in World War I. The telegram was never delivered, but it was a big factor in the US deciding to get involved in World War I.You can read the contents here: http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Zimmermann_Telegram
Germany's effort to persuade Mexico to enter into war against the US was revealed in the .?
Zimmermann Telegram
Germany's effort to persuade Mexico to enter into war against the US was revealed in the?
Zimmermann Telegram
