Question 23
during world war i, the zimmermann telegram was intercepted by the united states and found to contain what suggestion, to be undertaken if the united states entered the war?

group of answer choices

if the united states entered the war, germanywould target us coaling stations in the south pacific

if the united states entered the war, germanywould enter into a military alliance with mexico.

if the united states entered the war, the usambassador to germany would be arrested immediately.

if the united states entered the war, german uboats would target and destroy us naval bases in the united kingdom

Answer is Option C: If the United States entered the war, Germany would enter into a military alliance with Mexico.

Explanation:

The "Zimmermann Telegram" was a like a text communication that was issued from the Germany (Foreign Secretary) to Mexico which suggested a military alliance between Germany and Mexico, in case United States enters the World War I. It also agreed that Germany would give considerable financial support to Mexico in case it agrees to be a German ally.

This was intercepted from by US. Other Options which say that Germany would target US coaling stations or US ambassador would be arrested are incorrect. Even the statement about German U boats is incorrect. As this was not intercepted from Zimmermann Telegram.

the answer to number 5 is fort sumter

explanation:

7 - to develop an asian ally

11- the red scare

14   the power of military -industrial complex

17 - the economy grew quickly

24 - the separation of church and state was not important