Unrestricted Sub Warfare WW1

A historical depiction of the Zimmermann Telegram, showing a secret room with cryptologists decoding a message, 1917, with a backdrop of World War I maps and naval warfare.

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare in WWI Quiz

Test your knowledge on the critical event that shifted the course of World War I: the Zimmermann Telegram.

Join us to explore:

  • The significance of the Zimmermann Telegram.
  • The role of British cryptologists and American reaction.
  • The impact of the Telegram on U.S. involvement in the war.
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by DecodingHistory412
Name:
The Zimmermann Telegram was sent from _____________ to ______________, proposing an alliance in war and peace.
A. Mexico/Japan
B. Germany/Mexico
C. Japanese/Germans
D. British/Americans
The Zimmermann Telegram was intercepted by the ___________ and shared with the ____________.
A. Mexicans/Japanese
B. Germans/Americans
C. Japanese/Germans
D. British/Americans
______________ cryptologists in Room 40 intercepted and decoded the Zimmermann Telegram when it passed over unsecure cables.
A. British
B. Japanese
C. American
D. German
After receiving the decoded message, President Wilson released the note to _____________ in an attempt to convince lawmakers to pass legislation protecting American lives at sea.
A. Mexico
B. The Press
C. Congress
D. Germany
Prior to entrance into World War I, many Americans engaged in humanitarian aid and relief efforts to help those suffering in Europe
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following was NOT a result of the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram:
A. It revealed Germany’s plan to resume unrestricted submarine warfare
B. It reignited lingering tension along the U.S./Mexican border
C. It kept the United States out of WWI
D. Its publication in the American press added to rising anti-German sentiment
E. It virtually guaranteed America’s entry into WWI on the side of the Allies
The interception, decoding and publication of the Zimmermann Telegram did not turn the tide of America’s entrance into WWI or profoundly change the course of history
TRUE
FALSE
The Zimmermann Telegram promised Mexico to restore the lost territories of the American Southwest
TRUE
FALSE
Which factor caused the rapid escalation of World War I?
The social diversity of the United States
The elaborate system of alliances between European nations
The establishment of multiethnic empires
Minority revolutions against oppressive regimes
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