Mexican-American War and Texas History

Miss Simpson introduces a social studies lesson on Texas statehood and the Mexican-American War. Students are instructed to take notes using a five-section format labeled 'Who, What, When, Where, Why.' The lesson covers the debate over Texas joining the US, issues of slavery, and relations with Mexico. It discusses the concept of Manifest Destiny and the eventual annexation of Texas. The Mexican-American War is detailed, including the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the war and resulted in significant territorial changes.

What are the five sections students are instructed to divide their paper into for note-taking?

• History, Geography, Politics, Economics, Culture

• Texas, Mexico, United States, War, Peace

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Summary, Notes

• Who, What, When, Where, Why

What was one of the main achievements of the Republic of Texas?

• Building a large navy

• Establishing a monarchy

• Creating a national bank

• Gaining liberty from Mexico

Why did the United States initially deny Texas's request for statehood?

• Texas had no interest in joining the U.S.

• The U.S. was focused on European affairs

• The U.S. wanted to avoid war with Mexico

• Texas was too small to be a state

Which U.S. president believed in Manifest Destiny and supported Texas's annexation?

• Martin Van Buren

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

• Sam Houston

What was a significant consequence of Texas's annexation into the United States?

• Texas became an independent country

• Texas lost all its territory

• Texas's debt was paid off by the U.S.

• Texas became a monarchy

What was a major cause of the Mexican-American War?

• The U.S. invasion of Canada

• Disputes over the Oregon Territory

• Texas's annexation and border disputes

• The U.S. Civil War

What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• A treaty that established the Republic of Texas

• A treaty that created the United Nations

• A treaty that ended the Mexican-American War

• A treaty that ended the Civil War

How much money did the U.S. pay Mexico as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• $10 million

• $5 million

• $20 million

• $15 million

What did Mexico cede to the United States as part of the treaty?

• All of its northern territories

• Only Texas

• The entire country

• No land was ceded

What was one of the highest causes of U.S. casualties during the Mexican-American War?

• Combat injuries

• Starvation

• Yellow fever

• Drowning