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President James Polk believed that war with Mexico was inevitable.
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Polk pursued diplomatic purchase of California and New Mexico but sent troops to the disputed Rio Grande area and prepared for military action when negotiations failed. After the Thornton incident he told Congress that hostilities had occurred and asked for a declaration of war, reflecting his view that armed conflict with Mexico had become unavoidable.
Polk pursued diplomatic purchase of California and New Mexico but sent troops to the disputed Rio Grande area and prepared for military action when negotiations failed. After the Thornton incident he told Congress that hostilities had occurred and asked for a declaration of war, reflecting his view that armed conflict with Mexico had become unavoidable.
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