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The Zimmermann Telegram/Note
Ms. Albojawad
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1. Who do you think the two people in the image are. 2
1. Who do you think the two people in the image are? 2. How might the 1st image tie in with the 2nd image?
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What is it? Named after Arthur Zimmermann, German Foreign Minister, sent a coded document to the German Ambassador in Mexico.
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In February 1917, British Intelligence decoded the message.
How? In February 1917, British Intelligence decoded the message. Britain wanted the United States to join the war to aid them. h?v=FN7LtHpkfWw
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What did Zimmermann Note Say?
Germany proposed an alliance with Mexico if United States declared war on Germany, Mexico should declare War on United States. Mexico would regain Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. These were territories that Mexico lost to United States during Mexican-American War in 1848. Mexico declined.
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Results of the Zimmermann Telegram
President Wilson released the discovery to the American Press. People were outraged and angry at Germany. Germany sank American submarines in March April 6, 1917, United States declared War on Germany.
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Decode D K Q Y V Z C F J R M P U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 L A W I
Decode D K Q Y V Z C F J R M P U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 L A W I S X G T E N O B H 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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Decoding Answers The Zimmermann Note
Arthur Zimmermann sent the telegram. British Intelligence decoded the message. Germany Proposed an alliance with Mexico. Mexico would have regained Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona if war was won. As a result, the United States declared War on Germany.
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