In President James Polk's war message of 1846, he directly addressed the conflicts between the United States and neighboring Mexico which regarded Mexico's unjust and harsh treatment of American civilians. During the time in which the message was relayed, there was fighting and war taking place with Mexico in which Polk wanted to bring resolution and peace to. Although many attempts were made to achieve this desired peace, no resolutions could be agreed upon. Both countries desired an even negotiation which made it extremely difficult to settle on an agreement. Later American peace negotiaters were sent to Mexico in order to attempt at the creation for a resolution, however the the Mexican leader at the time, Paredes, would not allow them to do this which ultimately led to the disputes over the Texas territory. Both Mexico and America argued claims to the land which further developed the issues at hand and heightened the already ongoing fighting which was taking place. Mexico then broke into the United States, resulting in the death of innocent civilians and those of who weren't even involved in the fighting. America had no choice but to fight back in order to repress these attacks and President Polk encouraged and requested that all American citizens work together and support each other during this time.
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