What intercepted telegram proposed a German-Mexican alliance to regain territory?

• A. Zimmerman Note
• B. Treaty of Versailles
• C. Fourteen Points
• D. Lusitania sinking

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is the impact of a diplomatic telegram that revealed German plans to expand the war’s reach by courting Mexico. This intercepted message, sent by Germany’s foreign minister to the Mexican government, proposed a military alliance with Mexico against the United States. In return, Germany offered to help Mexico regain territories it had lost to the U.S.—such as Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona—should the United States enter the war against Germany. The interception by British intelligence and its publication in the U.S. stirred strong public opposition to Germany and helped push the United States toward entering World War I. The other events are different: the Treaty of Versailles is the peace treaty that ended the war, the Fourteen Points are Wilson’s postwar proposals, and the sinking of the Lusitania was a separate incident that increased tensions but did not involve an alliance pledge.