LAD #12 - Polk's War Message

John Slidell, an American, was sent to Mexico to confirm America's relationship and boundaries with Mexico. However, he was rejected by their government. Mexico had invaded American territory and shed American blood. At the same time Slidell arrived in Mexico, there was a revolutionary party which forced the Mexican government to refuse John Slidell's arrival. About a month later, General Herrera surrendered his presidency to General Paredas. The resolution had be conducted solely by the military. The new militaristic Mexican government refused to make any negotiations with John Slidell about the existing boarder and citizen situation in Texas. American military forces were assembled in case of a potential Mexican invasion which became a threat after Texas's appeal and annexation into the united States. Some American soldier were injured and others killed when scouting Mexican troops. The rest of the American soldiers were forced to surrender. Polk presented the idea that Anerica should fight was with Mexico due to various Mexican wrong doings, the benefitless trade, and the unwillingness for peace negotiations. Eventually Mexico declared was or the United States.