1. The Slidell-Goldsborough Mission:
- In 1845, President Polk sent diplomat John Slidell to negotiate with Mexico over the border dispute.
- Mexico refused to negotiate, considering Texas as a part of its territory.
2. The Mexican-American War (1846-1848):
- Following the failure of negotiations, the Mexican-American War erupted.
- The war resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which established the Rio Grande as the boundary between the U.S. and Mexico.
3. The Chamizal Dispute:
- This boundary dispute arose due to the shifting course of the Rio Grande River over time.
- The conflict was eventually resolved in 1964 when both countries agreed on a revised boundary.
4. El Paso-Juárez Border Conflict:
- The dispute centered around a small area near the current U.S.-Mexico border.
- The conflict was exacerbated by the construction of a dam in the early 20th century.
- The issue was resolved through diplomatic negotiations in 1963.
5. The Rio Grande Water Dispute:
- Conflicts over water rights in the Rio Grande Basin have persisted historically.
- These conflicts have involved issues of water allocation and usage by both countries.