Which inference can be made based on the information in the excerpt?
O The Americans had already planned to enter the war before being shown the telegram.
O The Americans were still very reluctant to join the Allied nations in a war against Germany.
O The Americans were persuaded to join the war against Germany after seeing the telegram.
O The Americans were not very troubled by the contents of the telegram by the time they saw them.
The correct answer is: The Americans were persuaded to join the war against Germany after seeing the telegram.
Explanation: This inference suggests that the content of the telegram, likely revealing a significant threat or concern, had a strong impact on American opinion and led them to change their stance on entering the war. Prior to seeing the telegram, there may have been reluctance, but the information prompted a decisive response.