Vocabulary
Land or an area controlled by a country or government.
Territory
Name one symbol that describes America
Flag OR
Statue of Liberty OR
A sport ( football, baseball, basketball) OR
White House, The Capitol, The Empire State building
What might an American Soldier sitting on a pile of skulls represent?
A feeling of pride, conquer, strong
Why was there conflict between the United States and Mexico over Texas?
The conflict happened because the United States annexed Texas, but Mexico still considered Texas its land. Both countries claimed ownership, which led to tension and eventually war.
What ended the war and gave land to the United States?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The belief that the United States was mean
Manifest Destiny
Define: territory
An area controlled by a government
What idea influenced President Polk’s actions?
Manifest Destiny
Which land did the United States gain after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
California and Arizona
Who was the 11th president of the United States?
James K. Polk
Using an object, picture, or action to represent an idea.
Symbolism
Why did President Polk want California and New Mexico?
To expand the United States westward
Why did the Mexican-American War begin?
The United States wanted to expand westward
Which military leader later became president after the Mexican-American War?
Zachary Taylor
Why are political cartoons powerful ways to communicate ideas?
Political cartoons are powerful because they use pictures, symbols, and words to quickly share ideas, opinions, and messages about events or people
Enemies or people/groups who are against each other.
Adversaries
When one country takes control of land and adds it to its own country.
Annexation
When did the Mexican-American War take place?
1846–1848
Which state below was gained by the United States after the war?
California
What were two effects of the Mexican-American War?
One effect was that the United States gained a large amount of land in the West, including California and other territories. Another effect was that tensions over slavery increased in the United States as new land was added.
Making something seem bigger, better, worse, or more important than it really is.
Exaggeration
Adding words or names to identify people, places, or things in a picture, map, or text.
Labeling
Who was the 11th president of the United States?
Andrew Jackson
What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo do?
Ended the war and gave land to the United States
At the Battle of Palo Alto, the Americans greatly distinguished themselves, as well for their bravery, at their humanity toward their unfortunate adversaries. In the heat of the battle they were frequently seen handing their canteens and rations to the wounded Mexicans.”
How might one view the American Soldiers?
One might view the American soldiers as kind, brave and compassionate