On the Us-Mexican War 1. Find someone who fought in the war—on either side. Who is the person? What was their
experience like?
2. Find someone who supports the U. S. war with Mexico. Who is the person? Why do they support
the war?
3. Find someone who opposes the U. S. war with Mexico. Who is the person? Why do they oppose
the war?
4. Find someone who has an opinion on why the United States is at war with Mexico. Who is
the person? What is their opinion about why the United States is at war?
5. Find someone who saw things in the war that shocked them. Who is the person?
What shocked them?
6. Find someone who lives in a different part of the country than you do—or lives in another
country. Who is the person? What do you agree on about the war? What do you disagree on?
7. Find someone who stands to gain from the war. Who are they? How might they benefit?
8. Find someone who stands to lose from the war. Who are they? How might they suffer?