Question

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which factor most contributed to the united states decision to enter world war i?
a. germanys secret request that mexico join the war against the united states
b. great britains establishment of a naval blockade to cut off trade with germany
c. the start of the ottoman empires genocide of the armenian people
d. the defeat of russian forces at the battle of tannenberg

Explanation:

The Zimmermann Telegram (Germany's secret request that Mexico join the war against the United States) was a significant factor. It was intercepted and revealed Germany's attempt to incite Mexico to attack the U.S. This, along with unrestricted submarine warfare (not an option here but related context), pushed the U.S. towards war. Great Britain's blockade (Option B) affected trade but wasn't the most direct factor for U.S. entry. The Armenian genocide (Option C) and the Battle of Tannenberg (Option D) were not the main reasons for U.S. involvement in World War I.

Answer:

A. Germany’s secret request that Mexico join the war against the United States