Warm Up War with Mexico Unit 4, Chapter 11, Section 3 Review What is the history behind the saying, “Remember the Alamo!” pg Current Event Share Vocabulary cede/ceded pg. 497 Quick Write California – what do you know about it?
War with Mexico Standard Describe the Mexican-American War, the aftermath, and the effects the war had on the lives of Americans and Mexican Americans today.
I. The New Mexico Territory a.What areas did New Mexico Include? -California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada Colorado, & Utah b. How was the Santa Fe Trail used? -William Becknell - Missouri -busy route, trading cloth, fire arms, mules -
Answer Question in NOTEBOOK Where did the Santa Fe Trail end? What was it used for?
II. California’s Spanish Culture a.California after CA Missions, Mex. Gov. rid of missions b.Manifest Destiny and California -trading, whaling -at first Ams. Welcomed -John C. Fremont wanted CA for America -President Polk offers $30 million/Mex. Gov NO!
III. War with Mexico a.How did conflict begin? -Texas border argument -Polk sends troops to Rio Grande, Mex. attack b. How was news of the war received? -Unjust c. Polk’s war plan -Go to Rio Grande, then head west to New Mexico & CA
III. War with Mexico d.What was the Bear Flag Republic? -John C. Fremont take CA e. Naval Intervention -Commodore Sloat takes Monterey, SF -declares CA for Am. f. The capture of Mexico City -Am. Troops march to city and Mex. surrenders d.What were the terms of the Peace Treaty? -Cede CA & New Mex Territory
Answer Question in NOTEBOOK What lands did Mexico cede to the United States?
Using your notebook: What kind of work was done on a plantation? You may: 1.Write a summary 2.Write a poem 3.Write a diamante