"I Hear America Singing": Controversy and Music in the Mexican War

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Eighth graders examine the Mexican War and its outcome through music. In this primary source analysis lesson, 8th graders analyze the lyrics of selected songs to consider the 2 perspectives regarding U.S. involvement in the war. Students compose essays based on their findings.

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primary source analysis, primary sources, the mexican war

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mexican war, primary source analysis, u.s. involvement in the mexican war, social studies

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Resource Details

Grade

8th

Subjects

Social Studies & History