Warm Up 11/8/16 Describe the picture in SIX WORDS, NO MORE NO LESS.

Learning Target: We will analyze the causes of and events leading to Texas annexation. Success Criteria: I will list the issues that led to annexation of Texas and explain in my own words if Texas should become part of the U.S.

Martin Van Buren United States President in 1837 and did not approve of annexation of Texas. (He was anti-annexation) Reasons- 1.He feared a war with Mexico would ensue. 2. Issue with slavery, it would increase the number of slave states in the U.S.

John Tyler President of the United States after Martin Van Buren. President Tyler favored annexation for Texas, and even proposed the idea to Sam Houston. President Tyler was the President in office as Texas signed the treaty of annexation.

Annexation Of Texas In April 1844, representatives from the United States and Texas signed a treaty of annexation. The treaty included: Texas would join the U.S. as a territory. The U.S. government would pay off all of Texas debt (12 million dollars). In return Texas would give up all claims to its public lands.

James K. Polk James Polk was elected president in 1844 winning by a small margin of 40,000 votes. On February 28, 1845 Congress passed the joint resolution. This allowed Texas as a state of the United States and no longer a territory. Also Texas will be allowed to keep its public lands.

Manifest Destiny Definition- The popular belief in the United States that the country must expand its boundaries to the Pacific ocean. The people of the United States wanted to expand westward for the fertile land of Oregon, and Texas, and also have ports on the Pacific coast to have a resting spot when trading with Asia.

OPTIC O = Overview: Conduct a brief overview of the main subject. P = Parts of the picture: Scrutinize the parts. Note any important elements or details. T = Title: Read the title or caption (if present) for information. I = Interrelationships: Use the words in the title or caption & the individual parts to determine connections & relationships within the graphic. C = Conclusion: Conclusion Summarize how the painting can be used to show Westward Expansion.

Problems in Independent Texas Texas is continuing to struggle with debt and financial problems There is still a threat of an attack from Native Americans Mexico is still failing to recognize Texas as being independent

How To Become A State? Part 1 •The territory (Texas) holds a vote to determine the people's desire for or against statehood. •Should a majority vote to seek statehood, the territory petitions the U.S. Congress for statehood. •The territory, if it has not already done so, is required to adopt a form of government and constitution that are in compliance with the U.S. Constitution.

How to Become A State? Part 2 The U.S. Congress - both House and Senate - pass, by a simple majority vote, a joint resolution accepting the territory as a state. The President of the United States signs the joint resolution and the territory is acknowledged as a U.S. state.

Why Did The USA Want Texas? THINK (30 Seconds): Why was Texas so attractive to the United States Write (30 Seconds): The United States wanted Texas because _____ Pair: Partner A to Partner B (30 Seconds): Texas was attractive to the United States because ______ Partner B to Partner A: The United States wanted Texas because ______ SHARE

Why Did The USA Want Texas? The United States was attracted to Texas for a few reasons: They wanted to maintain an even number of slave states versus free states, and Texas could enter into the USA as a slave state The United States was already in the process of expanding westward, and acquiring Texas was another step in the Manifest Destiny

Joining the USA •President Anson Jones presented both offers to the Texas Congress •Members of the Congress voted for annexation and proceeded to draft a state constitution •The constitution was ratified by the Texas Congress in October 1845 and the U.S. Congress in December 1845 •The U.S. Congress admitted Texas into the Union as the 28th state after Texas voters approved the state’s new constitution and annexation ordinance •On February 19, 1846 President Jones announced the annexation of Texas

EXIT TICKET

Warm-Up 11-9 Make sure you have your binder and pen/pencil! Place the following events in the correct order on a timeline: James Polk and annexation treaty Annexation of Texas President John Tyler and bid for annexation Martin Van Buren did not bid for annexation MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE THE YEARS on the timeline

Who is in favor of acquiring Texas? Against? Purpose: You will be reading quotes from certain people and their stance on Texas Reason: To identify people for annexing Texas and against annexing Texas

Pro-Annexation or Anti-Annexation After completing the reading from certain leaders, you will complete the chart You will list the individual and their argument/reasons why for their choice

EXIT TICKET

Warm Up 11-10 Write and answer the following question with an explanation: Which of the following best represents a reason to go to war? A. To end slavery B. To defend ourselves C. To stop a cruel leader D. To form a new country The correct answer is ____ because _____________.

Use this sentence stem: Level-Study the map and key write down 1 observation you can see from the map. Use this sentence stem: One observation I can make from studying the map is _______________. Explain the colors of the map and how the U.S. was expanding.

Use the sentence stem when you are sharing Turn and Talk Turn to your elbow partner and share your answer. After you have both shared add their answer to your paper. Use the sentence stem when you are sharing One observation I can make from studying the map is _______________.

Use this sentence stem: Pre AP- Study the map and key write down 3 observations you can see from the map. Use this sentence stem: 3 observations I can make from studying the map are _______, ______, and ________. Explain the colors of the map and how the U.S. was expanding.

Use the sentence stem when you are sharing Turn and Talk Turn to your elbow partner and share your answers. After you have both shared add any new observation you heard to your paper. Use the sentence stem when you are sharing Three observations I can make from studying the map are _______________, ________________ and __________________________.

Reading Section 1: Causes of the Mexican-American War Read: You will read the article discussing the causes of the Mexican-American War. Purpose: To understand the different issues that led to war.

Pre AP- 7 min Level-10 min Reading Tasks Read through the 3 questions at the end of page 2 before you begin reading. As you come across the answers to these questions highlight or underline the answer and number it with the question number. Box any words you don’t recognize or understand. Warning: You will randomly be called on to answer questions after reading- BE READY!!!!!

Share answers: Causes Questions What was a reason Texas was not immediately annexed to the United States? 2. What is “Manifest Destiny”? 3. Why was the election of President Polk important to Texas?

Reading Section 2: The War Begins Read: The article titled “Mexican-American War Begins” Purpose: To understand events that took place in the war

Level Reading Tasks Read through the 3 questions at the end of page 3 before you begin reading. After you are done reading choose 1 question to answer in a complete sentence Box any words you don’t recognize or understand. Warning: You will randomly be called on to answer questions after reading- BE READY!!!!!

Pre-AP Reading Tasks Read through the 3 questions at the end of page 3 before you begin reading. After you are done reading choose 2 questions to answer in a complete sentence Box any words you don’t recognize or understand. Warning: You will randomly be called on to answer questions after reading- BE READY!!!!!

Share answers: War Begins 1. What was the reason the United States declared war on Mexico? Do you think this was a fair reason? Why or why not? 2. If you were in the United States Congress, would you have declared war on Mexico? Explain your reasons. 3. Could this war have been prevented? Why or why not? Teacher Directions: Have students raise their hands if they answered question #1, ask one student to share. Repeat process for questions 2 and 3.

Reading Section 3: The War Progresses Read: “The Mexican-American War: U.S. Army Advances Into Mexico” Purpose: To understand why the U.S. advanced into Mexico

Pre AP- 7 min Level-10 min Reading Tasks Read through the 2 questions at the end of page 5 before you begin reading. As you come across the answers to these questions highlight or underline the answer and number it with the question number. Box any words you don’t recognize or understand. Warning: You will randomly be called on to answer questions after reading- BE READY!!!!!

Share Answers: The War Progresses 1. What role does Santa Anna play in the Mexican-American War? 2. What advantages do you think the United States had over Mexico during the war?

Reading Section 4: Treaty of Guadalupe Read the article on the end of the war and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Purpose: To understand the end of the war and the exchanging of lands

Pre AP- 3 min Level-5 min Reading Tasks Read through the 2 questions at the end of page 6 before you begin reading. As you come across the answers to these questions highlight or underline the answer and number it with the question number. Box any words you don’t recognize or understand. Warning: You will randomly be called on to answer questions after reading- BE READY!!!!!

Share Answers: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Questions 1. Describe the parts of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 2. What impact did this treaty have on both Mexico and the United States?

EXIT TICKET To get full credit for each answer, write a complete sentence explaining each answer. YOU SHOULD HAVE 4 SENTENCES

Warm Up What do you need to know about the Mexican American War to analyze the image?

Compromise of 1850 The Texas-New Mexico Boundary Act states that Texas would receive $10 million dollars (in today’s value that would be $294 MILLION DOLLARS!!)

Compromise of 1850 Any state can choose to be free or own slaves. California chose to enter as a free state.

Gasden Purchase

Study Guide You will work on your study guide individually Use your notes, unit overviews, and the textbook to help complete it If you have headphones, you may listen to music as long as you’re working quietly! STUDY THIS WEEKEND AS YOUR TEST IS ON TUESDAY 11/15!