1.25.13 U.S. - Mexican War

Objective: Historians of 2017 will analyze arguments in favor and against declaring war on Mexico 

Task 1: complete the Do Now 

Task 2: (Manifest destiny) How did Americans justify westward expansion? 

Task 3: Origins of "Manifest Destiny" document

Task 4: Causes of the U.S. - Mexican War 
Should the United States have declared war against Mexico? 

• (U.S. - Mexican War) Open and make a copy of today's classwork - Document Analysis Work Sheet 
• (Documents) Arguments in favor and against war 

Extension Opportunities: 
(PBS) U.S. - Mexican War
Interactive United States Westward Expansion Map
Abraham Lincoln PROTESTS the U.S. - Mexican War



Task 4: (Exit ticket) Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.


Homework: Should the United States have declared war against Mexico? Homework completion form.