in January 1917 British officials decided a telegram from the German foreign office to the German minister to Mexico. President Woodrow Wilson saw the text of the Zimmerman telegram by the end of February. “we tend to begin on the 1st of February unrestricted submarine warfare...” what was the most significant effect of this telegram?

Question

in January 1917 British officials decided a telegram from the German foreign office to the German minister to Mexico. President Woodrow Wilson saw the text of the Zimmerman telegram by the end of February. “we tend to begin on the 1st of February unrestricted submarine warfare...” what was the most significant effect of this telegram?

A) Wilson asked Congress to enter World War I against Germany

B) Wilson used U.S. Forces to punish Mexico by seizing territory.

C) Woodrow Wilson, tried unsuccessfully to maintain U.S. Neutrality..

D) Wilson, try to persuade leaders in Europe to end World War I

Answer 1

A) Wilson asked Congress to enter World War I against Germany

This telegram was a major factor in Wilson's decision to ask Congress to declare war on Germany in April 1917, ultimately leading to the United States entering World War I.