8.SS.6.C

Explain the causes and effects of the U.S.-Mexican War and their impact on the United States.

Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
causeseffectsU.S.-Mexican WarimpactUnited States
Skills
  • explain (the causes of the U.S.-Mexican War) #dok2
  • explain (the effects of the U.S.-Mexican War) #dok2
  • analyze (the impact of the U.S.-Mexican War on the United States) #dok3
  • connect (historical events to their causes and effects) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can recall basic facts about the U.S.-Mexican War. #dok1
  • I can describe key causes and effects of the U.S.-Mexican War. #dok2
  • I can explain how the U.S.-Mexican War changed the United States politically, economically, and socially. #dok3
  • I can analyze the impact of the U.S.-Mexican War on the development of the United States. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The U.S.-Mexican War played a significant role in shaping the boundaries, politics, and society of the United States.
  • Understanding the causes and effects of the U.S.-Mexican War helps us analyze how conflicts impact nations and their people.
Essential Questions
  • What were the main causes of the U.S.-Mexican War?
  • How did the outcomes of the U.S.-Mexican War affect the United States?
  • What lasting impacts did the U.S.-Mexican War have on American society and territory?
  • In what ways did the U.S.-Mexican War contribute to broader changes in the United States?
  • How might the United States be different today if the U.S.-Mexican War had not occurred?