The Zimmermann Telegram

Break The Zimmerman Code

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INDEX

MISSION 3

mission 2

introduction

mission 1

MISSION 5

Cypher

MISSION 4

INTRODUCTION

The Zimmermann Telegram

Cracking the Secret Which Brought America to War.

In January of 1917, the British intercepted and decoded a secret telegram sent from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman to the German ambassador in Mexico. The message used a “substitution code” where the letters of the original text (the message to be put into secret form) are replaced by other letters, numbers, or symbols. You are a British Intelligence Officer in the famous "Room 40", tasked with breaking coded German messages. This particular message has been sent to the United States embassy by the Germans. The Germans claim it is peace talk information they wish to share with the Mexican government, a neutral government. However you feel this message may have another purpose. Crack the code, and share with the U.S. Government you discovery!

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MISSION 1

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QUESTION 1

Which country was considered a new and fastest growing economic nation in Europe

United Kingdom

France

Germany

QUESTION 2

Who was the leader of Germany in 1914, and was cousin to two other leaders of Europe.

Franz Ferdinand

Kaiser Wilhelm

Tsar Nicholas

QUESTION 3

Who was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, assassinated in Sarajevo?

Kaiser Wilhlem

Marshall Joffre

Franz Ferdinand

QUESTION 4

When Austria-Hungary debated going to war with Serbia, Germany promised them what?

A new Secret Vengence Weapon

they would not help

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QUESTION 5

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire allied together, and their alliance was called what?

Central Powers

The Allied Powers

Axis Powers

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MISSION 2

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mission 2

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Which of the following photos demonstrates militaism?

mission 2

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choose the right photo

Which photo demonstrates nationalism?

mission 2

QUESTION 3

What did each country claim they were doing at the outbreak of World War 1?

Trying to dominate the World

Defending themselves

Staying Neutral

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QUESTION 4

What is neutrality?

Picking the Winning Side

Conquering weaker nations

Not picking sides in a conflict

mission 2

QUESTION 5

Which country was Russia allied with, and promised to protect?

Austria-Hungary

Serbia

Bolgaria

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MISSION 3

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mission 3

Which Event Should be at the Start of the Timeline?

August 1914

July 1914

Russia Declares War on Germany

Lusitania is Sunk

Archduke is Assassinated

mission 3

Which Event Should be at the Start of the Timeline?

Sept. 1914

Aug. 1914

Germany invades France

War Goes into Stalemate

Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia

mission 3

QUESTION 3

What was the name of the German plan to knock France out of the war before fighting Russia?

The Schlieffen Plan

The Zimmermann Plan

Operation Overlord

mission 3

QUESTION 4

What was Germany accused of when it invaded neutral Belgium?

Breaking Alliances with France

Committing War Crimes

Being isolationists

mission 3

QUESTION 5

After the German Army was turned back away from Paris, the war went into what?

Stalemate Trench Warfare

The Pacific Theater

Peace talks

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MISSION 4

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mission 4

Landlocked

What geographic problem did Germany face during World War 1?

Germany was stuck between two major national powers with limited water access.

Island Nation

Germany had limited national resources because it was a tiny island nation.

mission 4

Heavy Artillery

What technological weapon caused havoc in the Atlantic Ocean?

Bomber Planes

U-boots (Submarines)

QUESTION 3

What advantage did the United Kingdom have over the Central Powers?

Large Powerful Navy

Largest Army

Heaviest Tanks

QUESTION 4

What did the United States do as soon as war broke out in Europe?

Declared War on Germany

Declared Neutrality

Invaded France

QUESTION 5

Which of the following was not a major topic of consideration when debating if America should remain neutral?

Social Issues

religious Issues

Economic Issues

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MISSION 5

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QUESTION 1

What was the result of the sinking of the Lusitania?

America still remained Neutral

America declared war on Germany

Declared War on the Allies

QUESTION 2

Where was America fighting a small border war against rebels in 1917?

Canada

France

Mexico

QUESTION 3

We are so close to breaking the cypher! We can start to decode the message soon and then tell the Amerians. But wait, if we share with the Americans that we intercepted a German code in Washington, what will that reveal?

We have absolutely no idea what we are doing...

We are working for the Germans

We are spying on the Americans too.

MISSION Complete!

bloody good show ole chap! Now enter the cypher So we can crack this message!

Oh... and best we don't tell the Yanks exactly how we got this information.It's not that we don't trust them, and we need them to join the war on our side, but it's good to keep your eyes on everyone, ya know?

You think you solved the Cypher?

Well go on mate! Give it a try!

Test Cypher

Enter the cypher code 🔐

Enter the number

Well cheer up Mate!

I'll put the kettle on, we'll have a nice cup of tea and then we can get back to breaking this code!

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What are you saying mate?!

Are you a bleeding spy?! Guards!

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