Question

question 15 of 25

which statement best describes a reason why the united states joined world war i?

a. the united states was outraged by the zimmermann telegram, which outlined great britains attempt to convince mexico to attack the united states.

b. the united states was outraged by the zimmermann telegram, which outlined great britains attempt to convince germany to attack the united states.

c. the united states was outraged by the zimmermann telegram, which outlined germanys attempt to convince mexico to attack the united states.

d. the united states was outraged by the zimmermann telegram, which outlined germanys attempt to convince russia to attack the united states.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context of the Zimmermann Telegram

The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered World War I against Germany.

Evaluate the given options based on historical facts

• Option A incorrectly states that Great Britain attempted to convince Mexico.
• Option B incorrectly states that Great Britain attempted to convince Germany.
• Option C correctly states that Germany attempted to convince Mexico to attack the United States.
• Option D incorrectly states that Germany attempted to convince Russia to attack the United States.

Answer:

• (A) The United States was outraged by the Zimmermann Telegram, which outlined Great Britain's attempt to convince Mexico to attack the United States.
• (B) The United States was outraged by the Zimmermann Telegram, which outlined Great Britain's attempt to convince Germany to attack the United States.
• (C) The United States was outraged by the Zimmermann Telegram, which outlined Germany's attempt to convince Mexico to attack the United States. (Correct answer)
• (D) The United States was outraged by the Zimmermann Telegram, which outlined Germany's attempt to convince Russia to attack the United States.