Introduction

News Flash: "Texas to be next Mexican state?"

Did you know that Mexico claims much of the United States, not just Texas, but also California, New Mexico, and Arizona, should really belong to Mexico? Did you know that Texas is referred to as the Lone Star state because it actually claimed its independence at one point? Where did those claims come from? Does Mexico have a rightful claim on several American states? At the end of this lesson you will understand why Mexico makes that claim.

U.S. and Texas Flags

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Explain the causes and consequences of United States expansionism prior to the Civil War including Texas Independence and Mexican War and Cession

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: United States History I: Objective(s): 7.

This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standards: R1, R6, R9, W4, W6, W9, and W10.

 

 

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