D7.8 History

Part 1:

Reviewing the information related to the Mexican-American War, evaluate the events leading up to the war and why it happened. Consider the following questions as you respond:

What decisions or actions played a key role in starting the war?

What were the results of the war?

Requirements: At least 3 paragraphs. APA Requirements (scholarly articles).

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Part 2:

Describe at least one idea you learned about U.S. history that you may not have known or now understand differently. Here are some topics we have reviewed over the weeks.

The Civil War and Reconstruction

The American Revolution

The Early American Republic

Jacksonian America, Antebellum Society, Abolition

The British Colonies in North America

The Mexican-American War

Consider the following questions as you respond:

How will that concept impact the way you view current events?

To what extent do you see that event being repeated?

Requirements: At least 3 paragraphs. APA Requirements (scholarly articles).