Question

why was the united states outraged by the zimmerman note? (this propelled them into the war)
the united states was mad that germany was trying to sneak around behind their back
the united states already had an alliance with mexico
germany was promising mexico property that belonged to the united states. it would have to be taken by force
germany and the united states were in peace talks and this ruined everything
how much input did the central powers have during the paris peace conference?
they were allowed to attend but didnt have a say in what was decided
they were not allowed to even attend the conference
they were consulted very briefly on what would happen to them
they were given the opportunity to negotiate with the allied powers during the conference

Explanation:

• First Question: The Zimmerman Note was a secret diplomatic communication from Germany to Mexico. Germany proposed that if the US entered World War I against Germany, Mexico should declare war on the US. In return, Germany promised to help Mexico regain territory lost to the US (such as Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona). This directly threatened US territorial integrity, which is why the US was outraged.
• Second Question: The Paris Peace Conference was dominated by the Allied Powers (especially the "Big Four": the US, UK, France, and Italy). The Central Powers (Germany, Austria - Hungary, etc.) were excluded from the main decision - making process. They were not allowed to attend the conference where the major treaties (like the Treaty of Versailles) were negotiated.

Answer:

• First Question: Germany was promising Mexico property that belonged to the United States. It would have to be taken by force.
• Second Question: They were not allowed to even attend the conference.