In
the beginning of January 1917, a conference was held among the
high
classes of Germany led by Wilhem II, the Kaiser, or emperor of Germany
and
his trusted advisors, Supreme Army Command. The
men gathered to discuss some issues about the World War I and the future
plans for Germany. Arthur Zimmermann, a German Foreign minister, thought up the
telegram idea. Zimmermann’s
real intention wasn’t to improve Germany’s relationship with Mexico,
but simply a desire for a better relationship with the Supreme Army
Command. He believed that if
he can show his loyalty and support for the Unrestricted Submarine
Warfare, he might be favored by the Supreme Army Command. His
greed motivated him to write the telegram and blinded him from seeing the
future effects from his act.
Arthur
Zimmermann dispatched the telegram on January 17, 1917, one for German
Ambassador who was currently in Washington, and another for the Mexican
Carranza. It stated a future alliance between Germany, Mexico, and Japan
and encouraged Mexico to strike the US with the help of Germany. If they
succeeded, they may gain their lost territories such as Arizona, New
Mexico, and Texas. It also stated that soon Germany would be attacking
Britain
It was one man’s greed that started the whole conflict.