In 1916, the sinking of the Lusitania and other attacks by German U-boats heightened anti-German sentiment in the U.S., setting the stage for increased public outrage. Additionally, the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany in early 1917 further escalated tensions. The Zimmerman telegram, which proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the U.S., was intercepted in early 1917, amplifying fears of German aggression and swaying public opinion towards supporting entry into World War I. Together, these events created a climate of heightened alarm and nationalism, making the telegram's revelation particularly impactful.
President Wilson asked for a declaration of war against Germany primarily due to the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare by the German Navy, which posed a direct threat to American ships and lives. Additionally, the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram, in which Germany proposed a military alliance with Mexico against the United States, further inflamed public opinion and solidified the call for action. These events collectively pushed Wilson to abandon his earlier stance of neutrality and seek congressional approval for war.
Before the United States entered World War I, most Americans had a limited understanding of the conflict, viewing it primarily as a European issue. Many were influenced by a strong isolationist sentiment, believing the U.S. should avoid entanglement in foreign wars. Additionally, there was significant sympathy for both the Allies and Central Powers, but a general preference leaned towards the Allies. However, events such as unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram gradually shifted public opinion toward supporting intervention.
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The Zimmerman Telegram and the sinking of the Lusitania-
The Sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman telegram.
There were many events that took place that lead to the US declaring war on Germany. These events include the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 and the telegram that Zimmerman sent to Mexico by Germany in 1917.
In addition to the Zimmermann Telegram, the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 had already heightened anti-German sentiment in the U.S. The unrestricted submarine warfare declared by Germany in early 1917 further escalated tensions, leading to the loss of American lives and merchant ships. Additionally, the publication of the Telegram coincided with the growing awareness of Germany's aggressive actions in Europe, which galvanized public opinion in favor of joining the war against the Central Powers. These events collectively intensified the shock and anger that the Zimmermann Telegram elicited from the American public.
The zimmerman telegram- Germany sent a Morse code telegram to Mexico to get them to enter WWI on there side and in return, Germany said they will help them get land that the United States took from Mexico (Texas, Arizona, etc.)
They were angry with Germany because of the Zimmerman telegram and also remembered such events as the sinking of the Lusitania, the propaganda about the heavy handed German treatment of Belgium, among other things.
There were many events that made the Americans upset against the Central Powers (especially Germany). - Sinking of the Lusitania - Zimmerman Telegram - Russian Revolution (since Russia stepped out of the war, then US joined)
The Zimmerman Telegram was a telegram from Germany asking Mexico to attack the United States. The British intercepted it and sent it to the Americans. Also, unrestricted U-Boat warfare had been reinstated recently and American ships were being sunk again. --- i thought it was the assassination of ferdinand? Answer: The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand provoked Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, which dragged the rest of Europe into World War I. The assassination, however, was of no grand concern of the average United States citizen.
1) Sinking of the Lusitania - 128 American passengers killed 2) German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare - Many US ships sunk under suspicion of carrying war supplies to England 3) Zimmerman Telegram - Germany promised to help Mexico get Texas back if Mexico were to attack us (message intercepted by British)
To gain their entry into the war, the United States was subjected to a lot of propaganda, mainly from the British. However, events that were more influential in getting the Americans to join in were German ships that attacked a number of transports carrying Americans and the Zimmerman telegram. The Zimmerman telegram was a telegram sent to Mexico from Germany asking them to join them and attack the United States. The British picked up the intelligence and informed the United States what was going on. Once the US saw this, they were angered enough to go to war.
German subs sinking the Lusitania and the Zimmermann Telegram.
There were a few different events that lead to WWI, but one major one was the Zimmerman Telegram. It was a telegram from Germany to Mexico. It proposed that Mexico join the war on their side, and in return, Germany would help Mexico win back it's territory from the US, such as Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.