Mexican American War

Mexican American War

Open Ended

Give one cause for the Mexican American War.

Poll

Is American an empire now?

• Yes

• No

• Unsure

Open Ended

Why did Native Americans fight with the Mexicans?

Open Ended

What would you do as president?

Multiple Choice

Did both sides declare war in the Mexican American War?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

How would slavery be expanded by this war?

Multiple Choice

How much did America expand from this war?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Open Ended

What does the video state is the reason for the Mexican-American War?

Open Ended

How does this video clip change your perception of Mexico during the 19th century?

Poll

You have heard of gold being found out west. Would you go?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What was a result of the Gold Rush?

Multiple Choice

Did many people actually get rich from mining gold?

• Yes

• No

Poll

After watching the video on panning, would you still have gone West to get gold?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Which method gets more gold?

• Panning

• Hydraulic

Open Ended

What did you learn in this lesson which will foreshadow the Civil War?