USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Although Federalist opposition to the war could be found throughout the nation, it was most intense in New England. By 1814, Federalists there were eager to bring the conflict to an end.

Detailed explanation-2: -The seizure of American ships and sailors, combined with the British support of Tecumseh’s uprising, led to strident calls in Congress for war against Great Britain. The loudest came from the “war hawks, ” led by Henry Clay from Kentucky and John C.

Detailed explanation-3: -Federalists opposed the war, considering it unjust and immoral, and championing peace, neutrality, and free trade. In the end, the embargoes were damaging to the businesses in the east, more than Europe-and in contrast, Republicans in the west saw the war as an opportunity to acquire Canada or parts of it.

Detailed explanation-4: -War of 1812, (June 18, 1812–February 17, 1815), conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations of U.S. maritime rights.

Detailed explanation-5: -Most Western and Southern congressmen supported war, while Federalists (especially New Englanders who relied heavily on trade with Britain) accused war advocates of using the excuse of maritime rights to promote their expansionist agenda.