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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


German proposal of alliance with Mexico?

In 1917 a document now known as the Zimmermann Telegram was intercepted by the British. In it, Germany urged Mexico to form an alliance with them and wage war against the US. In return, Germany promised Mexico much of its old lands back, consisting of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.


A secret German note that urged Mexico to join the central powers?

The secret German note that urged Mexico to join the central powers was called the Zimmermann Telegram or the Zimmermann Note. The note was intercepted by British intelligence and the contents were revealed to the US. Mexico ignored the note and rejected the proposal when the US entered the war.


What did newspaper publish on March 1 1917 that set off a new wave of anti German feeling the US?

The Zimmermann telegram was published. The telegram stated in case of conflict between Germany and U.S. a formal alliance was to be extended to Mexico by Germany. Germany offered significant financial aid and also promised if Mexico was successful in combating and defeating the U.S. it would gain the territories of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico back. This telegram was captured and decoded by the British in January 1917 given to the U.S. on February 26, and released to the public on March 1st 1917. On March 3rd German foreign secretary Arthur Zimmermann confirmed the accuracy and authenticity of the telegram. April 2nd President Wilson went before congress and asked for permission to declare war on Germany. 4 days later on April 6th he was granted permission.


How were the British able to decode the Zimmermann telegram?

Between January 16 and 19, 1917, German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman sent a top-secret, coded telegram to Count Johann von Bernstorff, Germany's imperial ambassador to the United States. Bernstorff, with the unwitting aid of the United States State Department relayed the message to the German embassy in Mexico City. In the process, the British intercepted the telegram and began decoding the information with the aid of German code books they had discovered in 1914. Long story short they used German Code books they stole 3 years ago.

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Message sent to Mexico from the German foreign minister in 1917 which offered Mexico a deal if the US entered the war?

the zimmermann telegram


What year was the zimmerman note written?

The Zimmermann Telegram was published in the newspapers across America on March 1, 1917. The intercepted letter was from Arthur Zimmermann (German foreign secretary) to the German ambassador of Mexico about a propose alliance.


Zimmermann note?

Telegram from the German foreign minister to the German ambassador in Mexico intercepted by British spies. Stated that the Germans would regain stolen land and return them to Mexico from the US


Germany's secretary who attempted to persuade Mexico to join the war on the German side in exchange for Germany's help to get back Mexico's lost land in Texas and Arizona?

The Zimmermann Telegram was from the Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmermann in 1917.


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.


What was the ' zimmerman telegram '?

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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 to 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.


The Zimmermann note added to Americas reason for war because it?

all of these answers are correct[The Zimmermann note added to America's reasons for war because it discussed the invasion of California and Texaswas said to be sent from Germany to Mexicourged Mexico to join the Central Powers.]


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


German proposal of alliance with Mexico?

In 1917 a document now known as the Zimmermann Telegram was intercepted by the British. In it, Germany urged Mexico to form an alliance with them and wage war against the US. In return, Germany promised Mexico much of its old lands back, consisting of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.