What Was the Purpose of the Zimmermann Telegram

question 23

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Telegram?

• A) Germany tried to entice Japan to attack American possessions in the Pacific Ocean.
• B) Germany assured Austria-Hungary unlimited financial and military support if it went to war with Russia.
• C) Germany promised Mexico assistance in recovering territory lost to the United States in exchange for starting a border war.
• D) Germany pledged to stop attacking Allied passenger ships without prior warning.

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Definitions:

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.

Radius

A bone in the forearm that is located on the lateral side (thumb side) of the forearm, extending from the elbow to the wrist.

Carpals

The eight small bones that make up the wrist, connecting the hand to the forearm.

Metacarpals

The five long bones in the hand that are located between the wrist (carpal bones) and the fingers (phalanges).