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Day 1. Table of Contents. Four Corners Activity. Look at each of the following statements below. Identify which statement you agree with the most. 1. “Conflict is a constant part of life” 2. “There is a way for all sides to be happy” 3. “Money is the most important thing”

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  1. Day 1

  2. Table of Contents

  3. Four Corners Activity Look at each of the following statements below. Identify which statement you agree with the most. 1. “Conflict is a constant part of life” 2. “There is a way for all sides to be happy” 3. “Money is the most important thing” 4. “People should be allowed to make money however they want”

  4. Learning Target I can identify the reasons why the USA did NOT want to annex Texas.

  5. Background Info. • In 1836, Tex. was a Republic with slaves • At the time, most Texans wanted to be annexed to the USA • Texans soon realized this would be easier said than done

  6. “No!” to Annexation C-Notes Nein Iie Aniyo Non

  7. USA USA Perspective • The issue of the annexation of Texas divided American leaders • At the time, Texas had many issues: • Debt from the Tx. Rev. • Slavery • Problems w/ Mex. • Problems w/ NA • These issues kept the USA. from annexing Texas

  8. Debt • The U.S. did not want to take on more money problems • The USA had just come out of a small depression Where did Texas get this debt? Why would taking on Texas’ debt be considered a negative thing for the USA?

  9. War Mexico • Relations between Mexico, Texas, and the US were tense • Mexico promised war w/ the USA if they annexed Texas • Many leaders in the USA did not want to go to war w/ Mexico. Why would Mexico make this promise? Why do you think the USA wanted to avoid war with Mexico?

  10. Slavery • Slavery was dividing the USA at this time. • Northern states did NOT want slavery • Southern states DID want slavery • If Texas was annexed it would come in as a slave state Why is slavery so important to the people of the south? Why do you think people in the north disliked slavery?

  11. Assignment Create a poster illustrating why Texas should NOT be annexed to the USA. Your poster must include: • A headline • 3 pictures illustrating why the United States said “No” to the annexation of Texas w/ captions • Written response to the following: Pretend you are a Texas Senator. You must convince the United Sates Government why they are wrong in deciding not to annex Texas into their country. You must provide a valid and well-supported argument in your defense.

  12. No to Annexation Poster Rubric • Catchy headline that relates to the United States saying, “No!” (8 pts.) • 3 pictures illustrating why the United said “No” to Texas (12 pts. each) and a caption explaining each picture (12 pts. each) • Short answer (20 pts.) Pretend you are a Texas Senator. You must convince the United Sates Government why they are wrong in deciding not to annex Texas into their country. You must provide a valid and well-supported argument in your defense.

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