Zimmermann Note

How did the Zimmermann Note influence the United States’ decision to enter World War I? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Zimmermann Telegram. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Zimmermann Telegram primary source excerpt analysis with scaffolding questions
Zimmermann Note reading passage analysis with scaffolding questions for each document
Influencing Propaganda reading passage analysis with scaffolding questions
“Hand carving up a map of the United States” primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
Zimmermann Note Poster Activity with student rubric
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the Zimmermann Note increase support for the United States to join World War I?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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