Question

1. what further evidence would support this student in creating a more balanced argument? a. a telegram from a german diplomat to mexico b. a letter from a german soldier to his parents c. a map showing international alliances at the outbreak of the war d. recruitment posters from the united states

Explanation:

To create a balanced argument about a war (likely WWI/WWII context), a map of international alliances at war's outbreak helps show the broader geopolitical context, including which nations were aligned. Option A (Zimmermann Telegram) is specific to US - Mexico - Germany, B is personal soldier perspective, D is US recruitment. A map of alliances provides a structural, balanced view of the war's setup.

Answer:

C. A map showing international alliances at the outbreak of the war