The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Objective

We will identify individuals, events, and issues as a result of the U.S.-Mexican War the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo.

I will read and do the activities about the  Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

EQ:  How did the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo help the U.S. achieve manifest destiny?

Poll

Did the idea of Manifest Destiny lead to the Mexican American War?

• Yes

• No

Let's Review

Open Ended

In complete sentences, tell me what caused the Mexican American War.

Treaty is signed

On February 2, 1848, diplomats from the two countries signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, in the town of Guadalupe Hidalgo, officially ending the war.

Open Ended

Why is the treaty named the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

Open Ended

List at least 3 states that are included in the Mexican Cession.

Terms of the Treaty

• Mexico officially recognized Texas as part of the U.S.

• It gave up all claim to land between the Nueces and the Rio Grande

• Mexico also agreed to cede some 529,000 sq. miles of additional territory for $15 Million (Mexican Cession)

Multiple Choice

Which country got the better deal?

• Mexico

• United States

Open Ended

In your own words and in complete sentences, tell me what the Mexican Cession is.

Open Ended

In complete sentences tell me what the Treaty of Guadalupe is?