Question

what decision by president polk led to the mexican-american war

Answer 1

During poll’s presidency, Taylor’s forces beats a Larger Mexican army at Buena Vista.

Polk signed the Compromise of 1850, a compromise where the U.S gave texas $10 million.

Polk sent an envoy to Mexico try work out a peace agreement after the U.S annexed Texas.

Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and General Taylor settled west of the Nueces River, which was disputed territory in West Texas.

Answer 2

The decision by President Polk to annex Texas and establish it as a state in the United States led to the Mexican-American War. Mexico had never recognized Texas as an independent state and still considered it a rebellious territory. The U.S. annexation of Texas was seen as an act of aggression by the Mexican government, which resulted in tensions escalating and eventually leading to war.