Why were Whig Congressman angry about the war? What did they accuse Polk of?
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Which war?
President Polk only had one war on his watch.
http://www.britannica.com/event/Mexican-American-War
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Whig Congressman were angry about the war because they believed it to be an unjust and unnecessary conflict. They accused President Polk of several things related to the war:
1. Polk was accused of provoking the war with Mexico in order to expand slavery. The Whigs, as a party, were generally more against the expansion of slavery and saw this as a way for Polk and his supporters to gain more territory for slaveholding states.
2. Many Whigs accused Polk of violating the Constitution by initiating war without a formal declaration from Congress. They argued that only Congress had the power to declare war and that Polk had exceeded his authority as President.
3. Some Whigs accused Polk of manipulating the circumstances leading to the war by sending troops to the disputed border area between Mexico and the United States. They felt that these actions were intended to provoke Mexico into attacking, thus giving the United States a justifiable reason to go to war.
To get a more in-depth understanding of the Whig Congressman's grievances, you can research historical documents, such as Whig speeches, newspapers, and political debates from that period. Additionally, studying the historical context, including the political climate and debates surrounding the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War, will provide valuable insights into the Whig perspective.