Document one supports our direct blame for the war. President Polk and congress both supported annexation of Texas and were in favor of accepting Texas as a slave state. Thi

Document F is the first reaction on the part of Mexico toward war. It is also our first step of diplomatic means to avoid the war. After Mexico declined to accept John Slidell, it made claims that the U.S. is attacking the disputed territory and parts of the Gulf of Mexico. This makes one wonder about the real reason for Slidell's mission. It hints that the diplomatic visit was to show the American people that Mexico was responsible for the war. This shifted some of the blame on Mexico. In the following document, Mexican officials explain the real reason for refusing Mr. Slidell. It would be degrading for Mexico. Once again, it shows that the mission was a "publicity stunt," and once again that the U.S. was responsible for the war.

Document E represents some concern over the Rio Grand and free navigation. This document gives two impressions. First, the statement, "You should not treat her as an enemy." The U.S. represents some sort of diplomatic sense. However, th

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