Overview
2. Mexico and its northern neighbor, the United States of America, came to clash in a conflict known as the U.S.-Mexico War. What led to the start of this war? Was the U.S. justified in going to war with Mexico? Why or why not? What was the outcome of the war for the U.S. and its citizens and for Mexico and its citizens? What was won? What was lost? Be very specific and include factual evidence.
APPROVED SOURCES LIST FOR DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT (THESE ARE THE ONLY SOURCES YOU MAY USE FOR THE DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENTS!) 1. James Diego Vigil: From Indians to Chicanos: The Dynamics of Mexican-American Culture 2. Rodolfo Acuna: Occupied America: A History of Chicanos 3. All Videos I’ve listed in the Modules on Canvas 4. All Miscellaneous readings I’ve included in the Modules on Canvas
VIDEO: The Mexican-American War - Explained in 16 minutes