LAD #12/ Polk's War Message

  In Polk's war message, in 1846, Polk describes the relationship between the United States and Mexico. He explains the importance of war to congress because of the lack of respect America was receiving  This relationship is not very healthy because of the disputes over the borders as well as the general violence between the two nations. American's were not happy with the violence because fellow citizens were being killed. Although America had tried to fix the diplomatic relations with Mexico, it had failed. The failure of the relationship had been an unfortunate event because of the flourishing trade both countries had had. But soon, because of the hostilities of the Mexican, American trade was at a downfall.
   When Texas was annexed in 1845, Mexico was still hostile toward America and land claims were unresolved. Both Nations believed they had claimed land, and this is were the battle began. The American's were merely trying to protect their new state, as well as, the Country's name. After killing Americans, Polk sent General Taylor to defend America, and in his statement to Congress, he asked for their support in defending the Country's liberty and justice. Polk continued to ask for volunteers to defend the country's patriotism and name.