What is the significance of the War Hawks of 1812?
They were the Americans who wanted to go to war against Great Britain and they actually argued for that as early as 1809. They managed to force President Madison to declare war in June of 1812, just after most of the threat to GB from Napoleon was over.As far as I can tell, there were two War Hawk camps in the US-Eastern or Maritime Hawks and Western Hawks.The Eastern Hawks were upset with the embargo on trade with France imposed by Great Britain and the impressing of American sailors into the British Navy.The Western Hawks were upset with Great Britain’s support of the Aboriginals in the “Indian” territories (Michigan and Ohio). GB was providing arms and ammunition to the Aboriginals.The War Hawks were not universally supported. Anti-war demonstrations occurred in New York City when war was declared and the New England States did not declare war at all. This meant the the US could not move federal troops through those states so they were never able to engage Eastern Lower Canada or the Maritime provinces in war.As a result, much of the American war effort was focused on the Western part of Upper Canada and the Western Hawks diverted war materiel intended to attack GB to their attacks on Aboriginals.
Who were the War Hawks and what did they want?
War Hawk is a term originally used to describe members of the Twelfth Congress of the United States who advocated waging war against the United Kingdom in the War of 1812. Since then, the term has evolved into an informal Americanism used to describe a political stance of preparedness for aggression, by diplomatic and ultimately military means, against others to improve the standing of their own government, country, or organization. This term is usually contrasted with the term dovish, which alludes to the more peaceful dove. the term war hawks means to seek war on a country or region.
Who were the War Hawks and what did they want?
Politicians who wanted war with Britian
Why were the War Hawks of 1812 important?
The War Hawks were a coterie of about twenty Democratic Republicans who persuaded Congress into supporting a declaration of war against Britain. These young, vocal members from the South and the western U.S. were voted into the House during mid-term congressional elections in 1810. They were united by outrage regarding the British practice of impressment (or abduction) of American sailors, and the British Orders in Council which were crippling the American economy. The War Hawks were fed up with the plodding diplomatic tactics of Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. They were convinced that a declaration of war was the only honourable response to these repeated violations. The new Congress met for the first time in 1811. Before long, a handful of War Hawks took over key positions which gave them considerable influence on the course of congressional debate, as well as ready access to the government's coffers. Henry Clay was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Peter B. Porter took control of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Langdon Cheves became Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. From November 1811 to June 1812, the War Hawks argued for war and the requisite financial and military preparations. Most congressmen were opposed to war, but many voted for increased military spending and an expanded militia. They were confident that Britain would yield to U.S. demands if it saw that America was seriously considering military action. After all, Britain was already deeply involved with the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. Ultimately, the War Hawks were able to convince the majority of congressmen to vote in favour of this "second struggle for liberty". Although many members bickered over insignificant details (like whether or not to increase the U.S. navy), they tended to agree that it wasn't realistic to expect a peaceful and diplomatic conclusion to the ongoing conflict with Britain.
Why did the war hawks want war against britain in 1812?
There were a few reasons. One was Britain's interference with American trade, and that they were conscripting thousands of American sailors into the Royal Navy. It is alleged that they were instigating the Indians to attack American Settlements. They wanted to finalize American independence from Britain. I listed two sources, but there's a lot more out there.
I have a debate. Hawks vs. Doves for the Vietnam war.?
The "hawks" didn't want war. They wanted an aggressive foreign policy that threatened war if the USSR supported a War of National Liberation anywhere on earth. In the early 1960s that was Southeast Asia (specifically Laos and South Vietnam). The liberals who styled themselves as being "doves" while encouraging North Vietnam backed by the USSR and PRC to attack South Vietnam, tried to paint the "hawks" as warmongers. They wanted the United States to turn its back on a (relatively) free people (in South Vietnam) and let a totalitarian Communist state (North Vietnam) subject them to the rule of a harsh police state. The "doves" were not for "peace," they were for a Communist victory. The "hawks" were for an anti-Communist victory. Website? No. I was there. I lived through the era and that is my personal observation of what was going on between the so-called "hawks" and the self-proclaimed "doves" in the early 1960s.