This is a lesson on the modern effects of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

Title – Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: Modern Effects
By – Karen Weaver
Primary Subject – Social Studies
Secondary Subjects – Language Arts
Grade Level – Grade 7

Concept / Topic To Teach:

Mexican-American War

Standards Addressed:

Social Studies Era 4: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Standard 1C: Evaluate the provisions and consequences of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

World History Era 7: An Age of Revolutions (1750-1914)
Standard 4D: Assess effects of foreign intervention on social and economic change in Mexico.

General Goal(s):

Understand the results of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo.

Specific Objectives:

Students will read the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo and understand how the treaty affects us today.

Required Materials:

1. 20 copies of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo 

or one copy cut into sections as per the chart below)