US President Polk did this and it led to the Mexican-American war:

Polk sent General ___________________ to Texas. Taylor settled west of the Nueces River which was the disputed border between Texas and the USA.

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US President Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas. Taylor settled west of the Nueces River, which was the disputed border between Texas and the USA, and this action contributed to the tensions that led to the Mexican-American War.