The correct answer is E) Germany offered to help Mexico recover Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Even though the Germans did sink the British passenger ship (the Lusitania), this event took place in 1915. The event that took place in 1917 that caused tension between the US and Germany is represented by letter choice D. Germany's offer to help Mexico to gain back territory lost to the United States during the Mexican American War was supposed to be received by the Mexican government. However, this message was intercepted by Allied forces who informed America of Germany's plan. This famous message, known as the Zimmerman Telegram, was exposed to the public in March of 1917. This resulted in the United States declaring war on Germany and allowed for the official entrance of the US into World War I.
The United States broke diplomatic relations with Germany in 1917 due to the introduction of Germany's Navy policy of unlimited submarine warfare.
Further Explanations:
German-American relationship has existed since 1871,generally based on commerce and immigration. When Germany unified itself it became more dominant and powerful, their relationship encountered some mere fraction. The fraction can be taken as rivalries on issues of navy and economy. The faction was much less and was ignored. Â
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The actual conflict began on 7th May 1915 when Germany intentionally sank the British submarine Lusitania along with more than a thousand passengers among whom more than 100 were American. The resultant was that Unites States broke all its diplomatic relationships with Germany and announced its policy of unrestricted warfare. After it, Germany sank five more US navy that angered President Wilson. He though was in favour of neutrality, decided to enter the war and declared war on 6th January 1917. American's started hating German and considered them as their enemy. Spite of it Americans never declared war on the central powers like Bulgaria, The Ottoman and other central allies. The war left a deep impact on the lives of citizens of both the nation as many publications of Germany were ceased and cities and buildings were renamed. Â
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Answer Details:
Grade: High school
Subject: US History
Chapter: First World War
Keywords:
German-American, commerce, immigration, dominant ,powerful, navy ,economy, British submarine, Lusitania, 6th January 1917,Bulgaria, The Ottoman,central allies
