During the Mexican War,the Polk administration was called upon several times to respond to congressional "spot" resolutions demanding to know where American blood had been shed to provoke the war.The resolutions were frequently introduced by

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Abraham Lincoln was known for introducing the "spot" resolutions in Congress during the Mexican War. He questioned the validity of President Polk's claim that American troops had been attacked on American soil by Mexican forces, which Polk had used as justification for declaring war. Lincoln's resolutions demanded that the exact spot where the supposed attack had occurred be identified. The resolutions did not pass, but they helped to fuel opposition to the war and earn Lincoln a national reputation.

During the Mexican War,the Polk Administration Was Called Upon Several