What were some examples of Mexico’s liberal legislation during this period? How and why did racial labels change during this time? How did Mexicans become Foreigners in their Native Land? What is Manifest Destiny and what is the significance of the Texas Independence Movement? What are the different perspectives to viewing the U.S. –Mexico War? And why is this war significant to US history? What is the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? What was Andrew Jackson’s justification for Indian removal? And what were significant policies used to move the Natives Americans off their lands? And were the effects of these policies on the Native American way of life? What is the Ghost Dance? And was the rationale for reservations?
Main Sources:
Menchaca (Chapter Six and Seven)
Takaki (Chapter Four, Seven, & Nine)
