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Supporting Conclusions with Evidence in The Dark Game, Part 2

Question 2 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR

Which piece of textual evidence best supports the inference that the message Zimmermann sent was very important? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
“On January 16, 1917”
B
“a clear attempt to convince the Mexican government to help Germany in the war”
C
“Arthur Zimmermann . . . sent a telegram to Count von Bernstorff”
D
“The foreign secretary wanted to be certain that this message reached von Bernstorff”
E
“he made arrangements for it to be carried aboard a U-boat”

Explanation

The strongest evidence is that Zimmermann took special steps to make sure the message was delivered. He “wanted to be certain” it reached von Bernstorff, and he arranged for it to be carried aboard a U-boat. Those details show the message mattered enough to receive extra attention; the date and the fact that he sent a telegram do not show its importance as clearly.

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