MAS.SS.3.A
Explain the significance of the following events as turning points relevant to Mexican American history: the Grito de Dolores, Mexico's acquisition of independence, Texas's declaration of independence from Mexico, Mexican-American War, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexican Revolution, creation of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Mexican repatriation of the 1930s.
Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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turning pointsMexican American historyGrito de DoloresMexico's acquisition of independenceTexas's declaration of independence from MexicoMexican-American WarTreaty of Guadalupe HidalgoMexican RevolutionU.S. Border PatrolMexican repatriation of the 1930seventssignificance
Skills
- explain (the significance of historical events) #dok2
- identify (events that are turning points in Mexican American history) #dok1
- analyze (the impact of key events on Mexican American history) #dok3
- sequence (historical events in chronological order) #dok2
- evaluate (how turning points changed Mexican American experiences) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify major turning point events relevant to Mexican American history. #dok1
- I can explain the significance of the Grito de Dolores and other key historical events. #dok2
- I can sequence key events from Mexican American history in the order that they occurred. #dok2
- I can analyze how the Mexican-American War and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo impacted Mexican Americans. #dok3
- I can evaluate the long-term effects of the U.S. Border Patrol’s creation and the Mexican repatriation of the 1930s on Mexican American communities. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Turning points in history, such as wars, declarations, and policy changes, have significantly shaped the trajectory of Mexican American experiences.
- Understanding the significance of these key events helps us recognize the evolving relationship between Mexico, the United States, and Mexican Americans.
Essential Questions
- What makes an event in history a 'turning point'?
- How did specific events like the Grito de Dolores or the Mexican-American War change the course of Mexican American history?
- Why is it important to understand the significance, not just the facts, of historical events?
- In what ways did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo affect the rights and lives of Mexican Americans?
- How do policies like the creation of the U.S. Border Patrol continue to impact Mexican American communities today?