Zimmermann's note

The Zimmermann Note was a note from Germany to the German minister in Mexico. The note was intercepted by the Brits. The message was sent to the US by the Brits. The message told the German minister in Mexico that Germany will help Mexico regain its lost territories if Mexico was to team up with Germany against United States.

It was important that the US knew of this message because if they didn’t know, there will possibly be a surprise attack on homeland. The fact that Germany sent messages through the American British cable was good.

But this note may be a fake. It may be a fish to lure the US into the war. It is pretty obvious to the Germans that the Mexicans knew that it is pretty much impossible for the Germans to send supplies to Mexico.

President Wilson gave a war message after declaring war on Germany.