Is the debate leading up to the war of 1812 who were the war Hawks?

Answer 1

The War Hawks were a group of young, fervent Democratic-Republican politicians in the early 19th century, primarily from the South and West, who advocated for war against Britain leading up to the War of 1812. Prominent figures among them included Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun. They argued that military action was necessary to defend American honor, address grievances over British interference with American shipping, and support expansion into Native American territories. Their influence helped galvanize public support for the war, which was ultimately declared in June 1812.