What does this say about the strength of Mexico alone?
most secretly as soon as the war with the
United States of America is certain and
suggest that he should invite Japan to our
cause and at the same time be the
middleman between Japan and ourselves.
Please call the President's attention to the
fact that the ruthless use of our submarines
now offers the prospect of compelling
England in a few months to make peace."
Signed, ZIMMERMANN.
Zimmerman is referring to restarting the
practice of unrestricted submarine warfare.
What does he believe will happen when
Germany begins the practice again?
Answer the following questions below after completing the text analysis above.
At this time America is still neutral, why
would America be angry about the telegram?
How would America feel about Germany
resuming the practice of unrestricted
submarine warfare?
Recall that prior to WW1, countries in Europe
were making alliances with everyone. Why
might America not be angry about this
alliance between Germany and Mexico?