John Slidell was sent by James K. Polk
Sam Houston
no he was not, he sent somebody to mexico.
Your mom in 1836
Yes, that is why they sent general santa anna to retake Texas.
When the U.S. sent troops to defend Texas, because the U.S. wanted it as a state. Mexico owned Texas, and fought America for the land. America won
the republic of mexico
the republic of Mexico
What three things was john slidell sent to mexico to negotiate
The Zimmerman Telegram, sent by Germany to Mexico in 1917 proposing the return of lost territories (specifically Texas, New Mexico and Arizona) if Mexico declared war to the United States.
President James K. Polk sent General Zachary Taylor into the disputed area of southern Texas in 1846. Taylor's deployment was part of Polk's strategy to assert U.S. claims over the territory, which was claimed by both the United States and Mexico. This move ultimately escalated tensions and contributed to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War.
Zachary Taylor
Polk sent former Congressman and lawyer John Slidell to Mexico and make an offer to buy California for $30 million. He also wanted to settle the dispute about the location of the Texas border. I do not know if New Mexico was discussed.