The Zimmerman Telegram: A Controversial Call to Arms

Jan 21, 2026

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The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication from Germany to Mexico during World War I, promising Mexico parts of the United States, including Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico, if they allied with Germany. This revelation contributed to the U.S. decision to enter the war on April 6, 1917. The puzzle of the cryptogram, where one letter stands for another, invites exploration of espionage tactics during wartime. This article examines the impact of the telegram on U.S. public sentiment and its role in shaping history.

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The Zimmerman Telegram: A Controversial Call to Arms

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Do Now • Do you think it is okay for innocent people to die because of war? Explain.
Zimmerman Telegram
Cryptogram
Cryptogram – A puzzle where one letter stands for another letter.
Key Points • Germany promised to give Mexico parts of America if Mexico allied itself with Germany • The land included Arizona, Texas and New Mexico • On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I.