The Zimmermann Declaration (Potatoman5849)

The Zimmerman Declaration was a Telegram from Germany to Mexico during World War 1 offering Supplies and Aid to the Mexican Government should it decide to invade that United States of America.
The Mexican Government under Venustiano Carranza was failing and politically weak as a result of the Civil Was going on at that time. President Carranza feared being overthrown and wanted Mexico to Unite under one common enemy. Mexico agreed to the Proposal under the agreement that Germany would recognize Mexican sovereignty over Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, Yucatan and the outlier Louisiana. After Germany agreed Mexico launched a surprise invasion into the United States on February 13th 1917. After quickly being caught off guard and overrun the U.S. Military was able to organize and fend off the invasion.
Mexican forces were pushed back deep into Sonora and Chihuahua. American troops in Yucatan also began moving up towards Mexico City. The Alliance Mexico made with the Revolutionaries quickly fell apart when the U.S. signed a agreement to put them in Power after the war. U.S. and Mexican Revolutionary forces descended upon Mexico City.
Being utterly defeated and humiliated President Carranza surrendered and an agreement was signed.
* The United States will annex the Mexican States of Sonora and Chihuahua as well as several smaller islands surrounding Mexico.
* Mexico will take full responsibility for the War and pay reparations.
* The U.S. will occupy Mexico City for Three Years and the American Flag will fly at the same height as the Mexican one. 
* Mexico will become a Protectorate of the U.S.
* President Venustiano Carranza will be allowed to finish his term as President. After which the new Government will go into effect.
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