General Knowledge
When was the Zimmerman telegram?
January 1917
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.
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.
What countries were involved during the telegram?
Germany, United States, Great Britain, and Mexico.
Where was the telegram intercepted?
Britain
Why would Mexico attack us?
They would get back land that they lost over the years.
If Mexico won then what pieces of land would they get back?
They would get Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.
Who was the president at the time?
Woodrow Wilson
What did the telegram talk about?
Unrestricted U-Boat warfare
Or
Alliance with Mexico
Why did the Lusitania sink?
They used unrestricted U-Boat warfare.
Why was U-Boat warfare being used?
To stop ships from transporting supplies and materials to allies.
Who was the one that intercepted the telegram?
British Intelligence officers
What mode of transport did they use to transport the telegram? What is the name?
Communication lines
Western Union
Why did Germany want to defeat Britain?
So that the U.S wouldn't have a place to set up.
Why did the U.S enter the war?
Who was the German ambassador to Mexico?
Heinrich von Eckhardt
What did Germany promise if Mexico went into war with the U.S?
They would receive financial aid from Germany.
Who created the telegram?
Arthur Zimmerman
Who were some specific people that were involved in the Zimmerman Telegram?
Arthur Zimmerman, Woodrow Wilson, British Intelligence officers, and Heinrich von Eckhardt.
What are some pieces of land that Germany promised?
New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas