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Texas Independence and US Expansion: Battles, Treaties, and Consequences

Explore the events leading to Texas' fight for independence, the US-Mexico war, California's independence, and the impact of the Erie Canal and Civil War on US history.

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Texas Independence and US Expansion: Battles, Treaties, and Consequences

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  1. 10-17-11 • Copy Agenda from Back Board • Define Specialization and Entrepreneur • What is an empresario? • Why did Texas fight Mexico for independence? • What battle inspired the Texas rebels to fight harder? • Describe what happened at San Jasinto.

  2. 10-18-11 • In your opinion, why would Texas have wanted to become a state? • Why was Mexico mad at the US over Texas? • What did President Polk do to try and smooth things over with Mexico?

  3. 10-20-11 • Describe how the US won New Mexico during the war with Mexico. • What was the name of California when it declared independence? • In what treaty did the US acquire the land that is now 7 different states from Mexico? • Where was gold first found in CA? • Who made money off of the CA gold rush?

  4. Story of Us - Questions • 1. Why did U.S. leaders want to build the Erie Canal? How did the canal change the U.S.? • 2. Some historians refer to the increase in highways and roads in the U.S. during the 19th century as a “transportation revolution.” How did the addition of many more roads and highways affect the U.S.? • 3. When was the Fugitive Slave Act passed, and what were the consequences of this law? • 4. In this episode, a commentator says that the Civil War played a role in advancing U.S. industrial progress. Can you give an example that proves this argument? • 5. Define the word “inevitable” – what does this word mean? Do you think the Civil War was inevitable?

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