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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When was the Zimmermann Telegram sent?

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January 1917.

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What did Germany propose to Mexico in the Zimmermann Telegram?

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Germany proposed that Mexico join them in a military alliance against the United States and promised to support Mexico in reclaiming lost territories.

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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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Did Mexico ever declare war on the United States during World War I?

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No, Mexico did not declare war on the United States during WWI.

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From which country was the Zimmermann Telegram sent?

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Germany.

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To which country was the Zimmermann Telegram sent?

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Mexico.

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Which U.S. state was NOT promised to Mexico in the Zimmermann Telegram?

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Georgia.

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What was the significance of the Zimmermann Telegram in relation to the United States' entry into WWI?

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The telegram helped sway public opinion in the U.S. against Germany and contributed to the decision to enter the war.

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

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The U.S. government viewed it as a direct threat and a reason to enter World War I.