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Question 2 • United States History and Geography

How did the Zimmermann Telegram help push the United States into World War I?

Answer
A
It revealed Germany’s plan to form an alliance with Mexico.
B
It showed Germany’s plan to form an alliance with Canada.
C
It provided Germany’s secret formula to create poison gas.
D
It named other passenger ships that Germany would sink.

Explanation

The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret German message proposing that Mexico ally with Germany if the United States entered the war. Germany promised to help Mexico recover territory it had lost to the United States. When the message became public, it increased American anger and helped build support for entering World War I. The correct choice is C, Germany’s plan to form an alliance with Mexico.

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