Question

On February 24, when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces, the British home secretary presented the telegram to President Wilson. One week later, news of the Zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of American newspapers. On April 6, 1917, the Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies.

—The Dark Game,
Paul Janeczko

Which statement best evaluates the cause-and-effect text structure in this passage?

Answer 1

The Zimmermann telegram represents the cause-and-effect structure

Explanation:

• The Zimmermann telegram was a diplomatic communication during the world war
• This communication was issued by the foreign office of Germany in which they were tried to make an alliance with Mexico
• It was disclosed by the British and they sent it America
• After the news of Zimmermann telegram spread, America declared war on Germany

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is D: After the contents of the telegram were published on the front page of American newspapers, the US declared war on Germany.

Explanation:

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