Question

The message below was sent in secret code by the Foreign Minister of Germany to the German Ambassador to Mexico in January 1917. It was discovered and deciphered by The British government.
"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."

What was the impact of the publication of this letter?
A. Mexico allied with Germany in World War I
B. American public opinion was outraged against Germany
C. The united States Senate immediately declared war on Germany
D. The United States paid Mexico compensation for its lost territories

Answer 1

Answer:

B. American public opinion was outraged against Germany

Explanation:

The telegramm was made public, once any doubts as to regard the authenticity of the message were made.

Zimmermann hoped Americans would understand the idea was that Germany would only fund Mexico's war with the United States in the prior event of American entry into World War I. The call for war did not happen until more events unfolded. The public opinion however started to call for a war effort as more complications arose.

As later, the German submarines came to fully navigate in the waters of the Atlantic ocean, the public opinion enraged even more and called for action.

On 1 February 1917, Germany began unrestricted submarine warfare against all ships in the Atlantic bearing the American flag, both passenger and merchant ships. The two ships were sunk in February, and most American shipping companies held ships in that port. Besides the provocative war proposal to Mexico, the telegram also stated "ruthless employment of submarines". American public opinion demanded further action. Wilson had previously refused to assign US Navy crews and guns to the merchant ships. However, asthe Zimmermann note was made  public, Wilson called for a war declaration but still senate blocked him his proposal.

Answer 2

The answer i think is D