Question

In the fall of 1845, Polk sent John Slidell to Mexico. He arrived with a U.S. offer of over $3 million to cancel the claims against Mexico in exchange for Mexico’s recognition of the _______________ as its boundary with the U.S. He was further authorized to pay Mexico up to $___________ to purchase New Mexico and __________________ for the United States.

Answer 1

In the fall of 1845, Polk sent John Slidell to Mexico. He arrived with a U.S. offer of over $3 million to cancel the claims against Mexico in exchange for Mexico’s recognition of the **Rio Grande** as its boundary with the U.S. He was further authorized to pay Mexico up to **$25 million** to purchase New Mexico and **California** for the United States.