Watch & listen to Dr. Jacobo explain the Guadalupe Hidalgo. What protections/rights did the Mexican citizens living in the area of the Mexican cessation get with signing of this Treaty? What else was determined with this Treaty? Is the Spanish language and culture protected? Is the religion of the hispanos protected? Are the Spanish land grants protected?

50 me on july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!