REVIEW What was the German plan for a “swift victory” in Europe?

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REVIEW What was the German plan for a “swift victory” in Europe? Why did it not work? What is significant about the Battle of the Somme? What is the single “spark” to cause WWI? What is “unrestricted submarine warfare”?

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The Zimmermann Telegram Germany knew the US would enter the war soon Germany sent a telegram to Mexico proposing an alliance against the US Intercepted by the British and released to US newspapers 3

Primary Source! Read through the Zimmermann Telegram in a pair or small group Together, answer these questions (on paper) 1. What territories was Mexico going to “re-conquer”? 2. What advantage(s) would Germany gain by Mexico entering the war? 3. Do you think Mexico should take the deal? 4

US Reaction Mexico rejected the offer The US public was outraged April 6, 1917, the US declared war on Germany! 6

The War at Home p. 367 #1, 2 pp. 368-374 - p. 368 #1-4 - p. 374 #1