The Zimmerman Telegram suggested that Mexico ally itself with Germany against the United States. What did the telegram convince Congress to do?

The Zimmerman Telegram revealed that Germany was trying to persuade Mexico to join a war against the United States. This helped convince Congress that Germany threatened U.S. security, and Congress declared war on Germany. The telegram did not lead the United States to ally with Germany or invade Mexico.

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