james polk became president. we got into a war with mexico
James Knox Polk was the US president during the Mexican War.
The message that sums up the Union cause in the War Between the States is "Preserve the Union.
Some Northerners referred to the Mexican War as the "Mexican-American War," while others labeled it as "Mr. Polk's War" to criticize President James K. Polk's aggressive expansionist policies. Many in the North opposed the war, viewing it as an attempt to extend slavery into new territories, which fueled sectional tensions. This opposition was part of a broader anti-slavery sentiment that characterized much of Northern political discourse during that era.
There can be hundred of reasons of civil war. The most common reason is the community rights and party own interest.
President James K. Polk's war message to Congress in 1846, which sought approval for military action against Mexico, was met with significant support, leading to the declaration of war. Many Democrats backed Polk's stance, viewing the war as a means to expand U.S. territory and fulfill Manifest Destiny. However, there was notable opposition from some Whigs, including Congressman Abraham Lincoln, who questioned the justification for war and called for clarity on the reasons for conflict. Ultimately, Congress passed the war resolution, reflecting the dominant sentiment of expansionism at the time.
President James K. Polk's war message regarding the Mexican-American War received a mixed response in Congress. While many Democrats supported the war, viewing it as a means to expand U.S. territory, there was significant opposition, particularly from Whigs and some abolitionists who questioned the war's justification and motives. The debate highlighted deep divisions over issues of expansionism and slavery, ultimately leading to a narrow approval for the war. Overall, Polk's message ignited passionate discussions about American identity and the implications of territorial expansion.
Polk justified his war message saying that Mexico had attacked American troops and invaded the United States and that the Mexican government had not been cooperative in negotiations over the Texas boundary issue.
President Polk was responsible for the Mexican American War.
The Mexican War took place while Polk was President. Polk asked Congress for a declaration of war with Mexico so you might say he started it. Polk also ended the war.
Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico and was President during its duration.
Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico and was President during its duration.
James K. Polk (term 1845-1849) was President of the United States during the Mexican-American War.
james polk was noted for the war with Mexico
James K. Polk has written: 'Polk, the diary of a president' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Sources, Mexican War, 1846-1848, Biography, Presidents 'The diary of James K. Polk during his presidency, 1845 to 1849, now first printed from the original manuscript in the collections of the Chicago historical society' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Sources, Mexican War, 1846-1848 'Speech of the Hon. James K. Polk, of Tennessee' -- subject(s): Bank of the United States (1816-1836), Speeches in Congress 'Message of the President of the United States' 'Message from the president of the United States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate of the 29th January, relative to correspondence on the subject of Oregon' 'Message from the President of the United States'
James Knox Polk can probably be listed Number One as the facilitator of that war.
It was the Mexican-American war in 1846-1848. It was called "mr. Polk's war" by those who believed that president James K. Polk's aggression was an attempt to extend slavery. They called it this to take away national support of the war.