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- In an effort to change the tides of the war, Zimmerman sent out a message to Mexico that explained a plan to ensure the U.S. would not enter the war on the allied side but, suddenly British intelligence intercepted the message on January 17th, 1917, and revealed the telegram to the public. It explained ho w Germany wanted Mexico to declare war on the U.S. to distract them.
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- "We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal or alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The settlement in detail is left to you. You will inform the President of the above most secretly as soon as the outbreak of war with the United States of America is certain and add the suggestion that he should, on his own initiative, invite Japan to immediate adherence and at the same time mediate between Japan and ourselves. Please call the President's attention to the fact that the ruthless employment of our submarines now offers the prospect of compelling England in a few months to make peace."
- Telegram Received
- After the telegram was revealed to the public U.S. citizens were outraged and pressured the government to declare war and join the allied side after a few more provocations the U.S. would soon enter the war. Due to this telegram being sent it changed the power scale of the allies favorable and helped caused the armistice to end the war.
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