Question

what was the effect of the zimmerman telegram on world war i? a. it delayed u.s. military action against germany by offering a fake peace agreement. b. it led to mexican military raids on cities in the american southwest. c. it helped convince u.s. leaders to send american troops to fight in europe. d. it justified the united states continuing to engage in submarine warfare against germany.

Explanation:

The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret German message proposing an alliance with Mexico against the U.S. When it was exposed, it outraged American public and political leaders, eliminating remaining U.S. neutrality and directly contributing to the U.S. declaration of war on Germany in 1917, which led to American troops being sent to Europe. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: the telegram did not offer a fake peace deal, Mexican raids did not occur as a result, and the U.S. did not engage in submarine warfare against Germany in this context.

Answer:

C. It helped convince U.S. leaders to send American troops to fight in Europe.