When James K. Polk said the “cup of forbearance has been exhausted, even before Mexico passed the boundary of the United States, invaded our territory, and shed American blood upon American soil” , what war was he starting?

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The War of 1812
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
The Mexican-American War

Answer 1

James K. Polk's statement refers to the Mexican-American War. He used this justification to declare war against Mexico following tensions over territorial disputes and border incidents.