1. Lesson 6.6: Causes and effects of the Mexican War
Unit 6: Foreign Policy

2. Activating
In partners: For each time period, briefly describe American Foreign Policy to the best of your ability.
(Pre-War of 1812): What nations were we dealing with? What did we want?
’s(Pre-Civil War): How did our Foreign Policy change after the War of 1812? What do we want now?

3. Fifty four forty or fight!

4. INTRODUCTION
By 1844, Control Of Oregon And Annexation Of Texas Became Major Political Issues.
Why would the Annexation of Texas be considered a Foreign Policy issue?

5. AP 1 3 2 1

6. The Oregon Question
Polk’s rallying cry “fifty-four forty or fight” declared the USA should control all of Oregon below the line of 54 40’ north latitude
Manifest destiny baby!
Matter settled diplomatically in Oregon Treaty b/w USA and Great Britain

7. AP 2
Once sentence

8. The Annexation of Texas
Mexico outraged!
Matters worsened due to dispute over southern border
Mexico = Neuces River
USA = Rio Grande

9. Reasons for War
Polk Orders Troops Led By Zachary Taylor To Cross Neuces River
“American Blood Has Been Spilt On American Soil”!
Opponents Saw War An Attempt At Extending Slavery

10. AP 3
Note to buddy

11. Yes vs no page 273
According to Polk, what was the attitude of the United States toward War with Mexico before Mexican Forces attacked?
What reason’s does Polk give for declaring war with Mexico?
According to Frederick Douglass, what steps were taken by the United States to incite war?
What does Douglass say is the true reason for declaring war on Mexico?

12. AP 4
Quick write
Summarize arguments for and against the war with Mexico. 5 minutes!

13. THE PEACE TREATY Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo =
Mexico Ceded (Gave Up) 500,000 Sq Miles
Rio Grande Southern Border
USA Paid Mexico 15 Million
Dream Of Manifest Destiny Realized!
On another note: the Question Of Slavery In New Territories Would Lead To Another War (Unit 3 political conflict)……..

14. What exactly have we gained?

15. AP 5: Word Splash

16. TURN TO PAGE 255 IN THE TEXT. STUDY “PRIMARY SOURCE: THE IDEA OF MANIFEST DESTINY”
WHAT SYMBOLIZES PROGRESS IN THE PAINTING? WHY IS THE LEFT PORTION OF THE PAINTING DARKER THAN THE RIGHT?
FOR WHAT DOES O’SULLIVAN SAY THE UNITED STATES HAS BEEN CHOSEN?

17. Manifest destiny

18. With your partner answer the following:
Can Manifest Destiny be used to justify War with Mexico?
Why or why not?

19. Crash course
You Tube video “Crash Course: War and Expansion” ANSWER THE FOLLOWING DURING VIDEO:
What were the issues between the United States and Mexico that led to war?
What were some of the consequences for taking land from Mexico?
According to John Green, what was the underlying problem with Manifest Destiny.

20. Learning log
In Your Journal, Summarize What You Have Learned Today By Answering The Following Questions:
What Were Some Of The Reasons The United States Declared War On Mexico.
Summarize The Provisions Of The Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
What New Problem Did The Addition Of Territories Cause For The United States?
How does the conflict between the United States and Mexico over Texas help me to understand the concept of Foreign Policy?