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

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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