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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the major events and personalities of the Mexican War of Independence and the Mexican Revolution, and explore how these people and events influenced the art that was created in early 20th century Mexico. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore arguments surrounding Abraham Lincoln's opposition to the Mexican War. They compare the arguments surrounding Lincoln's opposition to war with those surrounding war protestors during the Persian Gulf War in 1991. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the controversy and varying points of view leading up to the 19th century Mexican War. They research examples of anti-war movements throughout history and write editorials about their findings. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students examine the Mexican War by looking at different perspectives of the event. They answer questions based on the two perspectives and compare them. They also discuss why they are learning the material at this time. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the factors that can lead to war and the motivations of countries going into war. They research two viewpoints on Texas during the Mexican War and participate in a debate with their classmates. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine events that lead to the building of war memorials. They analyze the reasons why people build them and go to them. They create their own ideas for a memorial for the Mexican War. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the Mexican War through the eyes of the media. They discover how the newspapers had an impact on the war itself and how accrucate the information actually was. They view a video clip and answer questions to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students are able to explain the concept of Manifest Destiny and its relationship to the westward movement of settlers and territorial expansion, including the purchase of Florida (1819), the annexation of Texas (1845), the acquisition of the Oregon Territory (1846), and territorial acquisition resulting from the Mexican War (1846 to 1848). Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the impact of the Mexican American War. They discuss the background of Los Mexico Americanos from 1492 to 1848 and complete a graphic organizer. They review the Texas Revolution and take notes to compare and contrast information from various sources. They research websites and view a video. Full Review »
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- 7th - 11th
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Students develop a timeline showing the sequence of events of the Second Texas Mexican War. They debate the pros and cons of the Mier Expedition. Students research the "Black Bean Incident" by studying the diaries of members of the Mier Expedition. They write a one-act play on the "Black Bean Incident." Full Review »
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