1. OBJECTIVES: Mexican American War
Summarize the different attitudes in the United States on fighting Mexico by completing activity sheet.
Describe key battles that helped the United States win the war via viewing map.
Explain what effect the discovery of gold had on the development of the West by lecture and discussion.

2. James K. Polk

3. John Slidell
$25 million
For California
$5 million
For N. Mexico

4. 5

6. Zachary Taylor

7. Stephen Kearny

8. The Long March
Sante Fe

9. John C. Fremont

11. Winfield Scott

26. Homework: Mexican American War
1. How did the issue of slavery affect the debate over the war with Mexico? (p. 294, pars. 3-6)
2. How did Kearny take control of New Mexico? (p. 295, par. 2)
3. Explain the importance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Gadsden Purchase? (p. 297, pars. 2-3)