Question

making an inference

british government leaders didnt present the zimmermann telegram to wilson for a few weeks. hall reminded them that outrage was growing in america over germanys announcement late in the day of january 31 that the german navy would resume unrestricted submarine warfare. in fact, that policy provoked the u.s. government to cut diplomatic relations with germany in february.

on february 24, when hall sensed that the zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the u.s. joining the allied forces, the british home secretary presented the telegram to president wilson. one week later, news of the zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of american newspapers. on april 6, 1917, the congress of the united states declared war on germany and its allies.

-the dark game, paul janeczko

which inference can a reader make based on the information in the passage?

germanys announcement provoked the us government to cut relations with germany.
the british waited until they were sure the telegram would encourage the us to enter the war.
the british were too busy to present the us with the zimmermann telegram right away.
the us congress declared war on germany and its allies.

Explanation:

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Analyze the question and text

Using the Reading Comprehension knowledge point, we read the passage to find facts.

• The British did not present the Zimmermann telegram to Wilson for a few weeks.
• Hall reminded them of growing outrage in America over Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare.
• This policy provoked the US to cut diplomatic relations in February.
• On February 24, when Hall sensed the telegram would "tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces," the British presented it.

Evaluate the options

Using the Making Inferences knowledge point, we evaluate the choices based on the text.

• Option 1: "Germany's announcement provoked the US government to cut relations..." This is a direct fact stated in the text ("In fact, that policy provoked..."), not an inference.
• Option 2: "The British waited until they were sure the telegram would encourage the US to enter the war." This is supported by "when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining..."
• Option 3: "The British were too busy..." There is no evidence they were too busy.
• Option 4: "The US Congress declared war..." This is a direct fact stated at the end, not an inference.

Formulate the final conclusion

Using the Making Inferences knowledge point, Option 2 is the correct inference.

• It logically connects the delay to waiting for the right strategic moment to influence the US.

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<mcq-option>(C) The British were too busy to present the US with the Zimmermann telegram right away.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) The US Congress declared war on Germany and its allies.</mcq-option>
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Analyze the question and text

Using the Reading Comprehension knowledge point, we read the passage to find facts.

• The British did not present the Zimmermann telegram to Wilson for a few weeks.
• Hall reminded them of growing outrage in America over Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare.
• This policy provoked the US to cut diplomatic relations in February.
• On February 24, when Hall sensed the telegram would "tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces," the British presented it.

Evaluate the options

Using the Making Inferences knowledge point, we evaluate the choices based on the text.

• Option 1: "Germany's announcement provoked the US government to cut relations..." This is a direct fact stated in the text ("In fact, that policy provoked..."), not an inference.
• Option 2: "The British waited until they were sure the telegram would encourage the US to enter the war." This is supported by "when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining..."
• Option 3: "The British were too busy..." There is no evidence they were too busy.
• Option 4: "The US Congress declared war..." This is a direct fact stated at the end, not an inference.

Formulate the final conclusion

Using the Making Inferences knowledge point, Option 2 is the correct inference.

• It logically connects the delay to waiting for the right strategic moment to influence the US.

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<mcq-option>(A) Germany's announcement provoked the US government to cut relations with Germany.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(B) The British waited until they were sure the telegram would encourage the US to enter the war.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(C) The British were too busy to present the US with the Zimmermann telegram right away.</mcq-option>
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