History of the United States I / Unit 8 USH1 1102 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The War Hawks
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The idea
The loudest calls came from the war hawks, led by Henry Clay of Kentucky and John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, who would not tolerate British insults to American honour.
In practice
Federalists in the north-east opposing, because their maritime commerce depended on peace.
Where people slip
Congress authorised war in a narrow vote. The country was not united on it.
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