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  • A secret diplomatic communication sent by the German Empire to Mexico in January 1917, proposing a military alliance against the United States in exchange for helping Mexico reclaim territory. Its interception and publication was a key factor in the U.S. entry into World War I.

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The publication of the Zimmerman Note in American newspapers helped turn public opinion decisively in favor of declaring war on Germany.

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In history class, we studied how British intelligence intercepted and decoded the Zimmerman Note, a crucial moment in the First World War.

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Possible Synonyms

  • casus belli of 1917
  • German-Mexican alliance proposal
  • Zimmermann Telegram
  • WWI diplomatic catalyst
  • 1917 German telegram

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  • non-aggression pact
  • open diplomacy
  • isolationist policy
  • neutrality pact
  • good neighbor policy

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