Zimmermann Telegram

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What was the Zimmermann Telegram?

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A secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to Mexico in January 1917 proposing a military alliance against the United States.

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Who sent the Zimmermann Telegram?

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Arthur Zimmermann, the German Foreign Minister.

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What was promised to Mexico in the Zimmermann Telegram?

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Germany promised to support Mexico in reclaiming territories lost to the United States, specifically Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

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What was the significance of the Zimmermann Telegram in World War I?

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It contributed to the United States' decision to enter World War I against Germany.

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What type of warfare did Germany announce they would resume in February 1917?

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Unrestricted submarine warfare.

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When was the Zimmermann Telegram sent?

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January 16, 1917.

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Which country was the intended recipient of the Zimmermann Telegram?

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Mexico.

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What was the reaction of the United States to the Zimmermann Telegram?

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The United States was outraged and it fueled anti-German sentiment, leading to their entry into the war.

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What was the outcome of the Zimmermann Telegram for Mexico?

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Mexico did not accept the proposal, and the telegram ultimately failed to create an alliance.

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How did the British come to know about the Zimmermann Telegram?

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British intelligence intercepted and decrypted the telegram.