Question

Read the excerpt from "How We Entered World War I."

Answer 1

The author most likely uses the word "scheme" to explain to the reader that Germany was a legitimate threat to the united states.

Answer 2

Answer:

Show the reader that Germany was a legitimate threat to the United States.

Explanation:

The word "scheme" depicts a strategy, a plan that Germany had to reduce US power, on its own frontier, with the help of Mexico. This plan shows that Germany posed a serious threat to the supremacy and power of the United States of America and that Germany was willing to do anything to win.