This week’s materials look at the concept of borderlands and the role of race an

This week’s materials look at the concept of borderlands and the role of race and gender in negotiating relations between two societies.  You can address any of these questions or simply talk about the themes from this week’s assignment including the Mexican American War.
–How does the concept of borderlands change the way we study national history?
–How does race and gender influence political relations in the borderlands?
—How did the Mexican American War impact the US?
There are 2 readings attached below!