(1846) The US has a strong desire to establish peace with Mexico. In October of 1845, Mr. John Slidell was sent to Mexico to settle the Texas border and negotiate peace. Then the revolutionaries who overthrew the Mexican government in December of 1845 refused to speak with Mr. Slidell. Texas at this point was under the protection of the US and part of its revenue system. In the spring of 1846, the troops at Del Norte were instructed to act peacefully until war was declared or an act of hostility was committed. The belligerence of the Mexican troops lead to a small battle near the Rio del Norte. The grievances of the US citizens are ignored and no attempt is made by the Mexicans to solve them. Commerce with Mexico is all but destroyed. As Texas is an independent republic that has chosen to annex itself into the US, and Mexico has invaded the US. The two nations are now at war.\
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