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Was the united states justified in sending troops to the río grande? Why or why not

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yes

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President Polk ordered the commander of the U.S. Army in Texas, Zachary Taylor, to move his forces into the disputed area near the Rio Grande River. The river formed part of the border between Texas and Mexico. Polk sent a representative to Mexico in an effort to re-establish diplomatic relations.

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