Go on my teacher website and find the link for the reading packet. As you read the packet, answer the following discussion questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1. Do you agree with the assertion that Manifest Destiny was not selfish? Why/Why not?
2. Why did Texas declare independence from Mexico?
3. Why was the annexation of Texas such a controversial issue?
4. To what extent did Oregon present a problem for the United States?
5. Why did people want to go to Oregon?
6. How did James Polk secure the Democratic nomination for President?
7. How did the annexation of Texas affect the relationship between the US and Mexico?
8. What steps did Polk take to lead us to a war with Mexico?
9. Do you think that Polk deliberately led the US into a war with Mexico? Why/Why not?
10. What were the reasons for those that opposed the war with Mexico?
11. What was the consequence of the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo?
12. Do you think that our actions with Mexico and the reasons behind the war ignored any potential long term consequences? Why/why not?
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