LAD #11- Polk’s Message

Mexico and the United States wanted to work together in order to better the relations between the two countries. A great deal of time was put into these considerations, and the relations between the newly acquired territory of Mexico were considered. Diplomats were sent to the Mexican territories in order to figure out the regulations to the treaty. Friendly relations were wanted of the two countries; however, a clear agreement was hard to negotiate. Government was essentially changed because of this; the people in charge of government as well. The terms were deemed reasonable. The Rio del Norte son became the southern border of the United States and the northern border of Mexico. The alliance with Mexico was almost dissipated. They wanted to conquer Texas as well, in order to gain more lands and increase the total size of their nation. All of the Southern states were required to give their opinions, and Congress was asked to formally declare war.