Foreign Relations-The Monroe Doctrine, Texas Revolution, and Mexican War

Foreign Relations

Learning Objectives

• Explain the Monroe Doctrine and its signifigance?

• How did the feeling of nationalism grow after the War of 1812

• Explain the role of Texas and its journey to become a part of the US?

• What were the additions made to the US due to the Mexican American War?

The Monroe Doctrine

Don't mess around in this hemisphere !

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What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine ?

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How did Manifest Destiny and the victory over Britain in the War of 1812 lead to nationalism ?

The Texas Revolution

Texas as an Indpendent Nation

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Why did Americans go to Texas initially even though it was owned by Mexico?

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What was the agreement between the American settlers of Mexico and the Mexican Government?

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Why did the Texans revolt against Mexico ?

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What did Mexico refuse to do after Texas won its independence?

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What did Texas call itself after winning independence?

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Why wasn't Texas addedas a state after winning its independence?

The Mexican American War

The quest for Manifest Destiny continues

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Why did President Polk go to war with Mexico ?

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Explain how and why the Mexican War started ?

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What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo?

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Why did the US agree to pay 10 million dollars for Gadsden Purchase ?

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Reflection

Explain this lesson and give some specifics

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Reflection

Why is this lesson relevant to us ?

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Reflection

What was one interestting thing about this lesson ?