Question

read the excerpt about the zimmermann telegram. on february 24, when hall informed 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. which inference can be made based on the information in the excerpt? the americans had already planned to enter the war before seeing the telegram. the americans were still very reluctant to join the allied nations in a war against germany. the americans were persuaded to join the war against germany after seeing the telegram. the americans were not very troubled by the contents of the telegram by the time they saw them.

Explanation:

The Zimmermann Telegram was a significant factor in the U.S. decision to enter World War I. When news of it spread in American newspapers, it influenced public opinion and Congress. Before seeing the telegram, there was no clear indication of the U.S. intention to enter the war. After its revelation, the U.S. declared war on Germany. This shows that the Americans were persuaded to join the war against Germany after seeing the telegram.

Answer:

The Americans were persuaded to join the war against Germany after seeing the telegram.