why was the Zimmerman Telegram a reason for the United States to join World War I?

Responses
A It provided weapons to Germany.It provided weapons to Germany.
B It asked the United States to join the war.It asked the United States to join the war.
C It asked Mexico to join the war with Germany.It asked Mexico to join the war with Germany.
D It had secret information about Pearl Harbor.It had secret information about Pearl Harbor.

C It asked Mexico to join the war with Germany.