Mexican American War

Choose a battle from the Mexican-American War.

Write a report describing the battle.

Where it took place

The officers who were involved

How and or why the battle was won

Impact of the battle

You will need to locate the battle on Google Earth.

Mexican Problems

Phase 1

Mr. Vargo is El Presidente of Mexico.  We have struggled mi amigos, but now we are free from Spain.  We face a new threat, our borderlands are vulnerable.  The threats, USA migration, Russian Migration, and Native American Attacks.  As a member of my cabinet, I want you to examine the actions of the Mexican government in dealing with the threat and explain how these actions would combat these problems. 

Phase 2

Identify the problems that occurred with the implementation of the above actions.

Phase 3

Create a visual aid to show me the actions of the Mexican Government, the negative things that resulted from the phase 1 actions.

Phase 4

Write a paragraph addressing the problems you identified and how to possibly solve the problems and why you would feel this would work.

Manifest Destiny

1. Research the idea of Manifest Destiny. Where did it come from, what did it mean?

2. What were the reasons people migrated west?

3. Pick two possible trails settlers could have used to migrate west.  Research the trails and record your findings.

4. How did people make a living and survive in the west?  List and explain

5. What new inventions were created because of the migration west?  Describe and find a picture.

6. Explain how "Manifest Destiny" led to war with Mexico? 

7. List and describe the major events and people involved with the conflict with Mexico.