Question

"We intend to begin on the first of February

unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavo
in spite of this to keep the United States of
America neutral. In the event of this not succeed-
ing, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance on the
following bacie: make war together, make peace
together, generous financial support and an under-
etanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer
the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and
Arizona. The settlement in detail is left to you.
You will inform the President of the above most
secretly as soon as the outbreak of war with the
United States of America is certain and add the
suggestion that he should, on his own initiative,
Japan to immediate adherence and at the same
time mediate between Japan and ourselves. Please
call the President's attention to the fact that
the ruthlesse employment of our submarines now
offers the prospect of compelling England in a
few months to make pesce. signed, T 131 An
mie
What were some of the motives behind Germany sending this document to Mexico?
They were proposing an alliance and influence from mexico |
. Explain what must have happened when the American public found out about this document?

Answer 1

This document is known as the Zimmermann Telegram, sent by Germany to Mexico during World War I. The motives behind sending the document included diverting American attention and resources away from the European front by encouraging Mexico to declare war on the United States. Germany hoped that a conflict between the U.S. and Mexico would hinder the U.S. from supporting the Allies.

When the American public found out about the Zimmermann Telegram, it caused outrage and contributed to the U.S. decision to enter World War I on the side of the Allies. The revelation of Germany attempting to involve Mexico in hostilities against the U.S. fueled anti-German sentiment and swayed public opinion in favor of joining the war.