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Why did Santana sold part of Mexico?
He was pressured by James Gadsden to either sell, or risk another war against the United States in which Mexico would also lose the Baja California peninsula. The sell was so unpopular in Mexico that it eventually allowed the congress to oust Santa Anna into exile.
Who did Polk ask to declare war on Mexico?
The US Congress.
When did the war between Mexico and the US start?
On 13 May 1846, the US congress declared war on Mexico. Mexico never declared war on the United States.
After congress accepts Texas do you go to war with Spain?
No, the US went to war with Mexico.
Who pressured President Madison to declare war on Britain resulting in the War of 1812?
In Congress, there were about 20 men, called "War Hawks" that pressured Madison to declare war on Britain to stop the British from attack American ships and impressing their sailors in the British Navy
Who was president of the US at the start of the Mexican war?
Well if you are asking about the war with mexico that took place during 1846-1848 it would be president james k. polk.
American declaration of war with Mexico?
Was passed by Congress on 13 May 1846.
What war was Polk involved with?
Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico and was President during its duration.
When did America declare war on Mexico?
Congress declared war on 13 May1846 but by then the war had been going on for three months.
Why did continental congress start a lottery?
To pay for the war
Does the US have the right to start the war with Mexico?
No
How did president Polk start a war with Mexico without really starting it?
President Polk asked Congress for the declaration of war after Mexican soldiers shot US soldiers in the disputed region between Mexico and the State of Texas. Each side accused the other of invading their country.
