1. Students will identify the causes and effects of Texas Independence and the Mexican War in order to explain its impact on the United States. 1. Drill: How did improvements in transportation impact the settlement of the Louisiana Territory and beyond? 2. Homework: Declaration of the People of Texas, Website Scavenger Hunt 3. Table of Contents: 37. TX and Mexican War Reading 38. TX and Mexican War Graphic Organizer 39. Venn Diagram 40. Declaration of the People of Texas 41. Grade Sheet 3/26

2. Before Reading Preview your assigned reading. What text features do you see? How can they help you?

3. During Reading Read your assigned article and take notes in the appropriate side of the graphic organizer.

4. After Reading Share and discuss information with your classmates.

5. Assessment Compare and Contrast the Mexican War and the Independence of Texas. Answer the question on the back of your Venn Diagram. ◦ How did the Mexican War impact American History?