What impact did the Zimmerman Note have on the US decision on entering the war?

Answer 1

Arthur Zimmermann joined alliances with Mexico promising Mexico that they would get back what they lost during the Mexican-American War. [Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona]. This was said in the telegram and The Untied States was force to declare war on Germany and their allies on April 6, 1917.

Answer 2

During World War I, the United States had maintained its isolationist attitude despite requests for assistance from Europe, notably Britain. However, the Zimmerman Telegram, which involved Germany sending a telegram to Mexico, requesting they join with Germany and attack the United States, ultimately forced the United States into the war. British intelligence picked up the transmission and relied the information to the United States.

Answer 3

According to the history books (which is not necessary the true), it was a German telegram sent to the Mexican government, which was intercept by the US. Basically, Germany was trying to get Mexico to join them to attack the US because of proximity of the two countries. In return if victory was achieved, Germany would have return the territory the US took from Mexico. At the end, Mexico declined the offer because it was unble to fight two war at the same time (Mexican Revolution 1910-20) .

Answer 4

The Zimmermann Note was the offense that final convinced Congress to declare war on Germany, bringing America into the conflict and tipping things in favor of the Allied Powers.

Answer 5

The Zimmerman Note was a note from Germany asking Mexico to fight against the U.S. This note was interrcepted by England who used it as an advantage to get the U.S. on there side of the war.