Mexican Revolution, Pancho Villa, John J. Pershing

Why did President Wilson’s moral diplomacy lead to conflict with Pancho Villa and affect U.S.-Mexico relations during the Mexican Revolution? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Mexican Revolution. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - General John J. Pershing primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
The Mexican Revolution and Pancho Villa reading passage with scaffolding questions
Pancho Villa on the Mexican Revolution POV with scaffolding questions
John J. Pershing on the Mexican Revolution POV with scaffolding questions
James Monroe on the Roosevelt Corollary POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the U.S. involvement in the Mexican Revolution impact relations between the two countries and shape future U.S. foreign policy in Latin America?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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