1. The Mexican-American War

2. Task directions
Go to Login=ms Password=worldbook
Click ADVANCED AND SEARCH the Mexican American War.
Read the article and write down 12 FACTS on loose-leaf paper in bullet points.
On the back of the paper write a 1- paragraph summary of the Mexican American War.
Focus on the causes, people, battles and effects of the war.

3. How your paper should look
1. At the top left, add the following heading………………….
Name
Class 708
Date
Social Studies
2. Write the following title in the center and underline it…………………
The Mexican-American War
Bullet Point Facts about the Mexican-American War.
4. Paragraph Summary (5-7 Sentences)

4. Writing an Objective Summary
Don’t use the words I, me or my
Just state the facts and what happened
Focus on the following:
Who? Key People involved
What Happened?
How did it happen?
When did it happen? (Date/year)
Where did it happen? (Setting)
Why did the war happen?