Reading Questions 8 Alexander Niebuhr (1)
pdf
keyboard_arrow_up
School
College of San Mateo *
*We aren’t endorsed by this school
Course
101
Subject
History
Date
Apr 3, 2024
Type
Pages
2
Uploaded by DeanFang13648
Alexander Niebuhr
Reading: “We Take Nothing by Conquest, Thank God” Reading Questions
Complete the sentence: In 1845, John O’Sullivan, editor of the
Democratic Review,
stated that it was….
“Our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free
development of our yearly multiplying millions.” p. 151
Complete the sentence: Polk spoke of the dispatch of American troops to the Rio
Grande as “a necessary measure of defense.” Yet, John Schroeder said that…
“Indeed, the reverse was true; President Polk had incited war by sending American
soldiers into what was disputed territory, historically controlled and inhabited by
Mexicans.” p. 152
Starting on page 154 through page 158, the author highlights multiple reasons or
justifications as to why the war against Mexico must be carried out as well as arguments
against it.
Directly quoting from the reading, provide one argument for and one against.
Against: “In the murder of Mexicans upon their own soil, or in robbing them of their
country, I can take no part either now or hereafter. The guilt of these crimes must rest
on others-I will not partici[ate in them…” p. 154
For: “Mr. Giles, of Maryland-I take it for granted, that we shall gain territory, and must
gain territory, before we shut the gates of the temple of Janus… We must march form
ocean to ocean… We must march from Texas straight to the Pacific ocean, and be
bounded only by its roaring waves… It is the destiny of the white race, it is the destiny of
the Anglo-Saxon race…” p. 155
How much did the United States pay Mexico at the end of the Mexican American War?
And what did the
Whig Intelligencer
conclude?
15 million and the Whig Intelligencer to conclude that “we take nothing by conquest. p.
169
Video:
Foreigners in Their Own Land
True or false: The first white settlers to cross the border and venture into the Mexican
state of Texas were invited by the government of Mexico?
True 12:34
True or false: Juan Seguin betrayed his Mexican people to fight on behalf of recently
arrived whites in Texas?
True 18:33
True or false: Recently arrived white settlers into Texas corresponded with gratitude and
brotherly love.
False
During the Mexican period in California, what role did Native Californians play primarily?
They were mostly serverants 25:26
True or false: Mariano Vallejo, the Mexican general, felt that California would be better
off annexed to the United States.
True 28:37
Name at least one right or protection that the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo granted
Mexicans living in the South West after the Mexican American War.
Protection of their lands 32:48
True or false: The U.S. courts guaranteed the rights and protections granted by the
treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to the conquered Mexicans.
False, they were tested continuously; 33:15
Complete the sentence “The ease with which Anglos were able to conquer Mexicans
was for many anglo observers…..”
“The ease with which Anglos were able to conquer Mexicans was, for many Anglo
observers, proof of Anglo superiority.” p. 40:26
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help