MEXICAN CESSION Was the Mexican Cession Just or Unjust?

Mexican Cession  President Polk still wanted U.S. to expand further West into California and New Mexico– by purchase or force.  He tried to buy the territories from Mexico.  Mexico said NO!!! President James K. Polk

Mexican Cession Fighting on the Rio Grande  Mexico was still angry about Texas Annexation and didn’t agree with the borderline.  Mexican soldiers fired on U.S. border troops.  Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico and they did.  The Mexican president said U.S. used this as an excuse to take his land.

Mexican Cession  U.S. forces took New Mexico without a fight.  U.S. troops arrested and jailed the Mexican commander of California.  Soon all of California was under U.S. control. U.S. soldiers volunteering for the Mexican War

U.S. Invades Mexico  Kentuckian General Zachary Taylor and his troops led the invasion into Mexico.  His troops forced Mexican troops to retreat.  The U.S. gained Northern Mexico.  U.S. General Scott battled into Mexico City (the capital).  He captured the capital from the Mexicans in a long and bloody battle. American cavalry overwhelming the Mexicans in Texas

The Treaty of Guadalupe and Hidalgo  In the treaty, Mexico was forced to give up the Mexican Cession (current states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Colorado and Wyoming)  The U.S. had to pay Mexico $15 million for half of Mexico’s territory in North America. Mexican Cession California Nevada Utah Arizona Colorado New Mexico Wyoming

Was the Mexican Cession Just or Unjust?  Turn to the Was Westward Expansion Just or Unjust? page.  Briefly summarize the Mexican Cession on the left (use the terms Polk, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, invasion, California, &15 million)  On the right, answer the question above in a complete sentence. Write two sentences that give at least two reasons for your answer.

Do Now  Record in Agenda:  Unit 6 test has been MOVED to Monday, April 2 nd  Study guide reflection/parent signature due on Monday, April 2 nd  Title the next page in your notebook: The Gadsden Purchase

THE GADSDEN PURCHASE Was it Just or Unjust?

The Gadsden Purchase  Americans wanted to build a railroad to California– wanted a southern route railroad.  They wanted it built entirely on American soil but needed land that was relatively flat.  James Gadsden, Ambassador to Mexico, negotiated an agreement with Mexico about the needed land.  With the Gadsden Purchase, the U.S. paid Mexico $10 million for the southern parts of (what is now) Arizona and New Mexico.  The boundary with Mexico was now fixed.  The U.S.A. spanned sea to shining sea.  The railroad was built.

Was the Gadsden Purchase Just or Unjust?  Turn to the Was Westward Expansion Just or Unjust? page.  Briefly summarize the Gadsden Purchase on the left (use the terms railroad, California, Gadsden Purchase, $10 million)  On the right, answer the question above in a complete sentence. Write two sentences that give at least two reasons for your answer.