The Zimmerman Telegram (Encore)
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The Importance of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Mexican President Venuziano Carranza used the telegram to get the United States to recognize his regime, in exchange for formal Mexican neutrality in World War I. The Germans were basically a relief pitcher who came in to save the game after the starting pitcher threw 14 innings. While there were benefits to the Germans and having Mexico do this, there wasn't much benefit to Mexico.
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