1. To read and understand the main idea in a primary document. 2. To explain the different public attitudes about the U.S.-Mexican War. 3. To understand the concept of Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience. 4. To explain what they would do to defend their own beliefs. 4. To present their findings to the class and participate in a class discussion.
Recommended level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
1. The U.S.-Mexican War and Public Opinion
2. Henry David Thoreau and Civil Disobedience
3. Defending Your Own Beliefs: Discussion and Presentation