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2. Was the US justified in going to war with Mexico?
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3. Historical Writers Use: notes Mini-Q Heading Ima Longhorn 2/24/2015
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4. Historical Writers The US was justified in going to war
with Mexico for three reasons: manifest destiny, retaliation, and economic benefits…
The US was not justified in going to war
with Mexico for three reasons: Polk provoked it, robbery, and slavery…

5. Historical Writers TELPAS Justified? Your Score Possible Points 5 10
Heading correct 5
Historical writing style 10
Evidence from text
3rd person point of view
Content
appropriate details
thoughtful, insightful
word choice
ideas developed 50
Length (at least a page)
Legible
TOTAL
100