General Knowledge
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When was the Zimmerman telegram? 

January 1917

100

Why did Germany want us to stay out of war? 

They wanted to take over Britain so that the U.S couldn't set up there. 

100

Why did Germany want help from Mexico?

So that if the U.S declared war then Mexico could attack from their side to prevent them from going to war. 

100

What countries were involved during the telegram?

Germany, United States, Great Britain, and Mexico.

200

Where was the telegram intercepted? 

Britain 

200

Why would Mexico attack us? 

They would get back land that they lost over the years. 

200

If Mexico won then what pieces of land would they get back? 

They would get Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.

200

Who was the president at the time? 

Woodrow Wilson

300

What did the telegram talk about? 

Unrestricted U-Boat warfare

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Alliance with Mexico

300

Why did the Lusitania sink? 

They used unrestricted U-Boat warfare. 

300

Why was U-Boat warfare being used? 

To stop ships from transporting supplies and materials to allies.  

300

Who was the one that intercepted the telegram? 

British Intelligence officers

400

What mode of transport did they use to transport the telegram? What is the name? 

Communication lines 

Western Union

400

Why did Germany want to defeat Britain? 

So that the U.S wouldn't have a place to set up. 

400

Why did the U.S enter the war? 

The use of U-boat warfare to sink the Lusitania. 
400

Who was the German ambassador to Mexico? 

Heinrich von Eckhardt 

400

What did Germany promise if Mexico went into war with the U.S? 

They would receive financial aid from Germany. 

500

Who created the telegram? 

Arthur Zimmerman

500

Who were some specific people that were involved in the Zimmerman Telegram? 

Arthur Zimmerman, Woodrow Wilson, British Intelligence officers, and Heinrich von Eckhardt. 

500

What are some pieces of land that Germany promised? 

New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas

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