John Slidell was trying to make america's destiny. Infact, his mission was to get the areas of Califoria and New Mexico. Once/if he got that, Mexico would probly just give up Texas. It would be like a sore thumb it the middle of the U.S. What would be its use to them then? Also, since Texas wanted to be apart of the U.S, they could of helped with that. But because of Presadent Polk, Mexico became sore- and sent Mr. Slidell back to the US. Think of all the other options we could of had, if it wasent for the -illegal- actions of
