USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Young, energetic politicians, mostly from the South and the West and known as War Hawks, initiated legislation designed to steer the United States towards war. Leaders of this group included Henry Clay of Kentucky, John C.

Detailed explanation-2: -In June of 1812, the War Hawks got what they wanted: Congress declared war against Great Britain, thus beginning what would come to be known as the War of 1812. The name War Hawks was created informally by Congressman John Randolph, who was opposed to entry into the war.

Detailed explanation-3: -The War Hawks pushed for war against Britain to punish them for hurting American prestige and to stop the alleged British instigation of American Indians upon American settlers. But most importantly they wanted to seize control of British Canada, which was still controlled by the King of England.

Detailed explanation-4: -The War Hawks, who included such future political leaders as Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun, fiercely and aggressively resented American economic injuries and national humiliation during the Napoleonic Wars.