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The Zimmerman telegram was published in the United States on March 1, 1917. It was a coded telegram asking Mexico to join Germany's side on World War I and Germany promised that if they join them that they would get their lost and back from the United States. Here is what they lost to the United States: New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. The zimmerman Telegram was the last straw for the United State and on April 6, 1917 the United States declared war on Germany.
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∙ 16y agoBecuase it was one factor that led to the immediate entry of the United States into World War I and its delcartion of war against Germany.
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Why was Zimmerman telegram important in world war 1?
The Zimmerman telegram was published in the United States on March 1, 1917. It was a coded telegram asking Mexico to join Germany's side on World War I and Germany promised that if they join them that they would get their lost and back from the United States. Here is what they lost to the United States: New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. The zimmerman Telegram was the last straw for the United State and on April 6, 1917 the United States declared war on Germany.
The zimmerman telegram brought the us closer to ending the neutrality in that it?
Revealed German plans to involve Mexico in the World War against the allies.
What was the United States stance when World War I began?
to remain neutral. however the us entered after the zimmerman telegram
What war did the Zimmerman Telegram start?
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.
What led to the us declaration of war in 1917?
The Zimmerman Telegram and hundred of American ships being sunk by German submarines led to the U.S declaration of war on Germany.
Why was Zimmerman telegram important in world war 1?
The Zimmerman telegram was published in the United States on March 1, 1917. It was a coded telegram asking Mexico to join Germany's side on World War I and Germany promised that if they join them that they would get their lost and back from the United States. Here is what they lost to the United States: New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. The zimmerman Telegram was the last straw for the United State and on April 6, 1917 the United States declared war on Germany.
What started world war on?
The assassination of franz ferdinand, archduke of Austria-Hungary
What series of events drew the US into World War 1?
The Zimmerman Telegram and the sinking of the Lusitania-
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 was an important political effect of the Zimmerman telegram?
we learned Germany was trying to get Mexico to go to war with out from the south side.
What role did the Zimmerman telegram play in world war 1?
He played ira vs roth ira
What was the result of sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram?
The United States entered World War I, opposing the Germans.
What was the German note that urged Mexico to join the Central Powers in World War 1?
The Zimmerman telegram.
Series of events that led the US to enter in World War 2?
The Sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman telegram.
What German letter angered the US and pushed her closer to entering World War 1?
The Zimmerman telegram
What ended isolationism?
The Zimmerman telegram, because it was an act of war
What two incident lead to the US joining world war 1?
the zimmerman telegram and the u-boat warfare
