President James Polk's War Message addressed the conflict with the Mexican government. Polk was trying to peacefully negotiate a compromise between the US and Mexico. Yet the Mexicans denied all attempts at peace and invaded the US. Polk sent John Slidell to deal with the dispute in Vera Cruz. The Mexican government told the US that they had to withdraw their troops from Vera Cruz or else they would invade Texas. He was sent to late and the Mexicans invaded US territory. The US fought with the Mexicans in Texas.
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