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This Borders with the World: Mexican-American War and U.S. Southern Borderlands lesson plan also includes:
- Borders with the World: Mexican-American War and U.S. Southern Borderlands (.html)
- Map of the United States of North America
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (.pdf)
- A War of Violence and Violations (.pdf)
- Living on the Border: A Wound That Will Not Heal (.pdf)
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The Mexican-American War created social borders—not just physical ones. Scholars learn about the effects of the Mexican-American War on the people living in the borderlands using text excerpts, maps, and partnered activities. Academics learn how the war divided land, as well as families. They then complete additional reading and participate in group discussion to understand the social and economic impact of the border change.
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america, american culture, the united states, wars, mexican history, united states borders, wartime, military history, the military, manifest destiny, american history, westward expansion, annexation, primary source analysis, primary sources, primary source images, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, physical maps, topographical maps, political maps
Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils research the leaders of the US and Mexican militaries
- Create a visual board representing the people living in the borderlands
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson is installment one of a consecutive three-part series, Becoming US - Borderlands
Pros
- Lesson incorporates primary sources to enhance learning
- The resource provides an exit ticket to reinforce key concepts
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- None