Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Spot Resolutions

In 1847, during his term in the House of Representatives, Abraham Lincoln questioned President James K. Polk's justification for the Mexican-American War. The conflict arose over the location of American troops when they engaged Mexican forces, with the U.S. claiming the Rio Grande as the border, while Mexico claimed it was the Nueces River. Lincoln introduced resolutions to determine if the war was justified, focusing on whether American blood was shed on American soil.

What was the disputed territory mentioned in the context of the Mexican-American War?

What did Lincoln seek to establish with his 8 resolutions?