Question

British government leaders didn't present the Zimmermann telegram to Wilson for a few weeks. Hall reminded them that outrage was growing in America over Germany's announcement late in the day of January 31 that the German navy would resume unrestricted submarine warfare. In fact, that policy provoked the U.S. government to cut diplomatic relations with Germany in February.
Which can be inferred from the information in the excerpt?

Answer 1

Answer:

From the information in the excerpt, one can conclude that Hall is certain that the growing outrage by the American public would help Britain's cause.

Explanation:

The above mentioned excerpt is a part of the novel 'The Dark Game' authored by Paul Janeczko, which is based on the true spy stories involved in the US and it also depicts the role played by the spies and intelligence during the Revolutionary war to the Cold war.

From the excerpt, we get to know about the tension arising in the mind of Hall and we can conclude that Hall is very well aware about the fact that the growing rage among the American public will do them no good and will only lead to fulfilling the cause of Britain.

Answer 2

Answer:

The details in this passage lead to the inference that the British waited until they were sure the telegram would encourage the US to enter the war. Hall knew that "outrage was growing in America over Germany's announcement late in the day of January 31 that the German navy would resume unrestricted submarine warfare." Hall knew that the US was close to getting involved in the war, but he waited until "February 24, when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces." Because Hall waited to share the telegram, a logical inference is that he wanted to be sure that it would be effective when he did.

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