LAD #12: Polk's War Message

           With war looming between the countries of America and Mexico, largely due to border and territorial disputes, the US sought to peacefully resolve the matter through diplomacy. However, Mexico at first did not receive the American ambassador, and refused peaceful adjustment. Texas had become part of the US and a force had been sent to protect its borders from an invasion from mexico, which seemed likely. Ultimately, the US had sought diplomacy, but mexico refused to cooperate, and as a result, war had become imminent.