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What war was Polk involved with?
Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico and was President during its duration.
What war was James Polk involved with?
Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico and was President during its duration.
What country did James Knox Polk declare war against in 1846?
Mexico
Why did President James Polk ask Congress to declare war on Mexico?
President John Polk wanted Congress to declare war on Mexico because he felt that they were a continued menace and invaded the territory causing bloodshed on fellow citizens. Scholars, however, felt that Polk had provoked the war as part of a land grab.
What final incident caused president Polk to urge congress to declare war on Mexico?
Polk sent an envoy to offer Mexico up to $20,000,000, in return for CA and NM. The offer was rejected. Polk sent Gen. Taylor to the disputed area and the Mexican troops this was aggression, and they attacked Taylor's forces. US in turn declared war.
Who declared war on Mexico?
polk
What was the event President James K Polk used to declare war on Mexico?
The border clash between the US and Mexican Armies called the Thornton Affair.
What was James Polk most noted for?
james polk was noted for the war with Mexico
What final incident caused president Polk to declare war on Mexico?
It was called the Thornton Affair involving an encounter between US Troops and the Mexican Army. Men died after shots were fired and the US Congress declared War on Mexico.
What was the note sent to Mexico in World War 1?
"The Zimmermann Telegram". Germany knew the USA was going to declare war on them, so they tried to secretly ask Mexico for help.
What was Polk's attitude toward expansion?
Polk believed that war would bring not only Texas but also New Mexico & California into the Union (he urges war with Mexico).
Did Wilson declare war on Mexico?
No.
