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What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
A secret message sent by Germany to Mexico during World War I proposing an alliance against the United States.
Which country sent the Zimmermann Telegram?
Germany
To which country was the Zimmermann Telegram intended?
Mexico
When was the Zimmermann Telegram sent?
In 1917
Who intercepted and decoded the Zimmermann Telegram?
British intelligence
What impact did the Zimmermann Telegram have on the United States?
It contributed to the decision of the United States to enter World War I.
Who was Arthur Zimmermann?
German Foreign Secretary
Which code-breaking technique was used to decode the Zimmermann Telegram?
The British used a combination of cryptanalysis and intelligence gathering.
Why did Germany send the Zimmermann Telegram?
They hoped Mexico would declare war on the United States and distract them from World War I in Europe.
What was the response of the United States to the Zimmermann Telegram?
The United States declared war on Germany in April 1917.
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Telegram?
To provoke Mexico to attack the United States.
Which two countries did Germany propose an alliance against the United States in the Zimmermann Telegram?
Mexico and Japan
How did the publication of the Zimmermann Telegram in the United States impact public opinion?
It increased anti-German sentiment and support for American intervention in the war.
What was the significance of the Zimmermann Telegram during World War I?
It contributed to the United States joining the war and shifting the balance of power.
Which telegram disclosed Germany's plan to involve Mexico in a war against the United States?
The Zimmermann Telegram
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What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Telegram?
To negotiate peace with the United States
To establish a trade agreement with Mexico
To provoke Mexico to attack the United States
To exchange military strategies with Japan
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Who intercepted and decoded the Zimmermann Telegram?
French intelligence
German intelligence
British intelligence
American intelligence
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What impact did the Zimmermann Telegram have on the United States?
It led to a peace treaty with Germany
It resulted in a trade embargo on Mexico
It contributed to the decision to enter World War I
It led to the formation of the League of Nations
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When was the Zimmermann Telegram sent?
In 1914
In 1915
In 1917
In 1918
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How did the publication of the Zimmermann Telegram impact public opinion?
It increased pro-German sentiment
It increased anti-German sentiment
It sparked a movement for isolationism
It had no significant impact on public opinion
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Who sent the Zimmermann Telegram?
Germany
France
United States
Mexico
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What code-breaking techniques were used to decode the Zimmermann Telegram?
Steganography and frequency analysis
Polyalphabetic substitution and transposition
Cryptanalysis and intelligence gathering
Public key encryption and decryption
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Why did Germany send the Zimmermann Telegram?
To establish diplomatic relations with the United States
To propose a trade alliance
To distract the United States from World War I with an alliance between Mexico and Germany
To negotiate a peace treaty with Mexico
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Who was the German Foreign Secretary when the Zimmermann Telegram was sent?
Winston Churchill
Arthur Zimmermann
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Woodrow Wilson
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What was the response of the United States to the Zimmermann Telegram?
They declared war on Mexico
They negotiated a peace treaty with Germany
They declared war on Germany
They formed an alliance with Japan
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