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Houghton Mifflin Social Studies/ Chapter 5, Lesson 2: Mexico Defeated (pp. 116-120) Lesson PlanHoughton Mifflin Social Studies/ Chapter 5, Lesson 2: Mexico Defeated (pp. 116-120) Lesson Plan
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Houghton Mifflin Social Studies/ Chapter 5, Lesson 2: Mexico Defeated (pp. 116-120)

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Third graders study how the United States declared war on Mexico and succeeded in gaining control of California. Several activities are included in the lesson. The lesson outline is included as a link.

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3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
1 hr
Year
2007
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