The Mexican American War

The Mexican American War

Today we identify the key people and events that took place

during the The Mexican American War.

Open Ended

What do you already know about The Mexican-American War?

I know______________________.

​Essential Question

​Why was the Mexican-American War an important part of American History?

​Make this chart in your Social Studies notebook in the Notes Section.

​BrainPOP!

​Complete your chart while watching the movie.

​Share your notes with your East Buddy. If they have notes that you do not have use your colored pencil to add them to your information.

Multiple Choice

Who was the president during the Mexican American War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Polk

• Joseph Biden

Multiple Choice

Which phrase became the rallying cry, not just in Texas, but accross America?

• "Let's go to War!"

• "Long live the Alamo"

• "Remember the Alamo"

• "Long LIve Texas"

Multiple Choice

How much money did the U.S. pay Mexico for the Mexican Cession?

• 50,000,000

• 10,000,000

• 20,000

• 15,000,000

Multiple Choice

Who led the Texas Revolution?

• Antonio Lopez

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• Mrs. Tools

Multiple Choice

The people were unhappy with the Mexican government because the president had become a________________.

• dictator

• ambassador

• president

• leader

​Read the article.

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​Look for the names of important people, dates, places, numbers and interesting facts.

Fill in the Blank

Which word from the box correctly completes this sentence? Sam__________became the first President of the Republic of Texas.

Fill in the Blank

Which word correctly completes this sentence?  Since 1821 Texas had been a state of Mexico after gaining its ___________from Spain.

Fill in the Blank

Which word from the box correctly completes this sentence? Texans started disagreeing wht Mexico's government and ___________ independence from Mexico in 1836.

​Read the article....

​Look for the names of people, dates, places, numbers and interesting facts.

Multiple Choice

Texas was controlled at one time by Spain and Mexico.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Mexico lost 55% of its land in the Mexican-American War.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Texas was the 28th state to join the United States?

• True

• False

​Share your notes with your West Buddy. If they have notes that you do not have use your colored pencil to add them to your information.

Open Ended

Why was the Mexican-American War an important part of American History?

The Mexican-American War was an important part of history because_______.