Help answers wanted easy history! 1. What is Wilson doing in the cartoon?
2. What is the reasons behind his actions in the cartoon?
3. What events is this cartoon referring to?
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In January 1917 British intelligence agencies intercepted this message being sent from the German foreign minister to the government of Mexico. It was turned over to United States department of state and released to the newspapers in mid March.” We intend to begin on 1 February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in light of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of it’s not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and understanding in our part that Mexico is to reconsider we conquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The settlement in detail it is left to you. You will inform the president of the most secretly as soon as the outbreak of war with the United States of America is certain, and had had the suggestion that he should, on his own Initiative, Invite Japan immediate AdherenceAnd at the same time maybe between Japan and ourselves. Please call the presidents attention to the fact that ruthless employment over some Marines now offers the prospect of completing England in a few months to make peace. Signed, Zimmerman”

4. What did the German government decide to begin on February 1, 1917?
5. What did Germany propose if the United States went to war with Germany during World War I?
6. What would Mexico get from doing the actions the Germans wanted?
7. How might the American public respond to finding out about this document?
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“...Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved the freedom of its people, and their menace to that peace and freedom lies in existence of the autocratic government backed by organizations forest which is controlled holy by their will, not by the will of the people. We have seen the last of neutrality in these circumstances... The world must be made safe for democracy; it’s peace must be planted upon the tested foundation of liberty. We have no selfish and deserve. We desire no conquest, no domination. We seek know in 10 deaths for selves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make...”

8. What is the main idea behind Wilson’s abandonment of US neutrality and entry into World War I?
9. What were some of the motivations behind Wilson’s decision to enter World War I?
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10. What does this selective service act require all men to do?