Lesson 7.04: Texas Independence and Mexican Cession

Go to The Mexican American War

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You man need to complete this task in two class periods.

If you do, Save the first half of the Task and submit it to the 7.04 Texas Independence Dropbox and then complete the second half of the Task during the next class period. But remember that the Task is not complete until both parts have been submitted.

1. Enter your first and last name as directed.
2. Click "GO." You will now be at Background Movies.
3. Click on the first Movie icon and take notes as it progresses.
4. The terms do not appear in order, but you may scroll up and down using the vertical scroll bar on the right.
5. Repeat for the second and third movies.
6. You may repeat the movies as often as needed or pause the video to get your movie notes.
7. If you are satisfied with your answers, click Save, Print, Send.
8. Save a copy of the PDF to your computer.

Next click on Document Analyzer on the top right.

1. Click on Directions on the left top and read how to complete the assignment.
2. Click on play for an audio explation of analyzing a document.
3. Go through the Doucment Analyzer. Highlight at least one passage in each document and comment on the passages.
4. Review all (bottom left). If you are satisfied with your aswers, click Save, Print, Send.
5. Save a copy of the PDF to your computer.

Submit both PDFs to the 7.04 Texas Independence Dropbox.

Was the Mexican-American War justified?

Critics of the Mexican-American War state that it was an unjustified war started by land-hungry Americans. Based on your study, do you think the Mexican-American War was justified?

• Post your thoughts to the 7.04 War Discussion using four to five sentences.
• Respond in two complete sentences to a classmate whose post you agree with and explain why you agree.
• Respond in two complete sentences to a classmate whose post you disagree with and explain why you disagree.
• Post all answers to the the 7.04 War Discussion.