Mexican American War

After reading and annotating the speeches from James K. Polk and Joshua Giddings, create a T-Chart answering the question: "Was the Mexican - American War a just war?"

This T- Chart should be completed utilizing evidence from the 2 speeches.

Then, answer the question with your own opinion. Do you believe the Mexican - American War was a just war? Why?

Analyze the treaty. Why would this treaty be bad for Mexican citizens? Who got the better deal? Why did Americans pay for the land at all?