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3. What circumstances existed between the U.S. and Mexico in the early 20th century that led Germany to send the Zimmerman Telegram?

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Answer: Germany promised to help Mexico take back land the United States had taken from Mexico in the Mexican–American War. These places were Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Germany wanted Mexico to enter the war so America would be too busy to help the enemies of Germany.

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