Supporting Conclusions with Evidence in The Dark Game, Part 2
Question 12 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
Which piece of textual evidence best supports the inference that the British waited until they were sure the telegram would encourage the US to enter the war?
Answer
A
“leaders didn’t present the Zimmermann telegram to Wilson for a few weeks.”
B
“that policy provoked the U.S. government to cut diplomatic relations with Germany”
C
“Hall sensed that [it] would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces”
D
“Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies.”