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President Polk started the conflict by

declaring war
O ordering U.S. troops to invade the disputed area
o order the navy to blockade Mexico
Killing Mexico's leader

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Declaring war

In late April 1846, Mexican troops crossed the Rio Grande and killed eleven U.S. soldiers. In response, Polk requested a declaration of war from Congress
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