The Mexican-American War was a short war with a predictable outcome–but it has long tendrils both forward and back in time from its occurrence. Many of the wars we’ve discussed already this semester resonate with how and why the United States went about fighting against Mexico in the way that it did. And the aftermath of the Mexican-American War would be felt in the Civil War and beyond.
Housekeeping
Don’t forget that if you have contracted for an A or a B, you must complete the required creative projects by the end of this week. Also don’t forget that you’re obligated to meet with either me or Caitie one time this semester just to check in.
Your final project specifications are updated on the Assignments tab. Once you’ve completed all the creative projects you’re required to do, you can jump right in on that and get it done!
This week’s materials
Listen to this podcast, or read the transcript.
Also read this subchapter from the American Yawp.
RESPONSE: Here is a list of songs that were written about the Mexican-American War. Pick one, and explain in a blog post or on FlipGrid how the song’s lyrics relate to what you’ve just heard. Extra super awesome points if you actually play or sing the song and record it!
Primary Sources:
- The Dying Soldier of Buena Vista https://www.loc.gov/item/sm1849.452200/
- Gen. Pillow at Chapultapec https://www.loc.gov/item/sm1850.141340/
- The Field of Monterey Ballad https://www.loc.gov/resource/sm1846.420030.0?st=gallery
- Look Up on that Banner https://www.loc.gov/resource/sm1849.461880.0?st=gallery
- Eight Dollars A Day https://www.loc.gov/resource/sm1848.431770.0?st=gallery
- Death of Ringgold https://www.loc.gov/resource/sm1857.611580.0/?sp=1
- The Heroes of Monterey https://www.loc.gov/resource/sm1847.420370.0?st=gallery
Here’s an example: this is what the first verse of the Death of Ringgold, not well-enunciated, sounds like:
