Question

why did the zimmerman telegram upset the united states?
check all of the reasons that apply.
□ it included comments about the cowardice of the united states.
□ it threatened that germany would invade mexico.
□ it declared the renewal of unlimited submarine warfare.
□ it proposed an alliance between germany and mexico against the united states.
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Explanation:

1. The Zimmerman Telegram did not contain insults about U.S. cowardice, so this is incorrect.
2. The telegram did not threaten a German invasion of Mexico; instead, it promised German support for Mexico against the U.S., so this is incorrect.
3. The telegram was sent alongside Germany's public declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare, a policy that directly endangered U.S. ships and lives, angering the U.S.
4. The core of the telegram was a secret proposal for Germany and Mexico to form an alliance, where Mexico would attack the U.S. to reclaim lost territory, which was a direct threat to U.S. security.

Answer:

C. It declared the renewal of unlimited submarine warfare.
D. It proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States.