The British were quite justified in withholding the Zimmerman Telegram from the United States. This move allowed the British to truly get what they needed for the war. If the British had not done shown it at the time they did, then the war might still be going on.
With total desperation, the British had begged and pleaded with the United States to enter the war. Until February 24, 1917, the United States had tried to remain neutral in the war. This was rapidly changed when they were informed of the contents of the telegram.…
