It resulted in the deaths of 1.5 to 2 million people from 1975 to 1979, nearly a quarter of Cambodia's 1975 population ( c. 7.8 million).
The Mexican military attacked some of the American forces stationed in Texas so the United States declared war against them on April 26 of 1846.President Polks declaration sent to congress stated that Mexico "invaded our territory, and shed American blood on the American soil."
