It envisioned Creating that Jordan would not take an offensive role in the event of war , but would attempt to tie down Israeli forces to prevent Preventing_or_letting them from making territorial gains .

The victory and territorial expansion Polk envisioned inspired Influence great patriotism in the United States , but the war and treaty drew some criticism Judgment_communication in the U.S. for their casualties , monetary cost , and heavy-handedness , particularly early on .