Before declaring war on Germany in 1917, the United States was dealing with a serious foreign policy crisis in _ that almost led to a formally declared war with that nation.
A) Russia
B) Mexico
C) Canada
D) Cuba

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The crisis referred to is the Zimmermann Telegram incident, where Germany proposed a military alliance with Mexico against the United States, promising to support the recovery of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona for Mexico if they joined the war on the side of the Central Powers. This significantly escalated tensions and contributed to the U.S. decision to enter World War I against Germany.

Before Declaring War on Germany in 1917, the United States