The War Hawks, or Hawks, were those who favored war. They were led mainly by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun and were a pushing force behind the War of 1812.
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Adolf Hitler for Germany, and Benito Mussolini for Italy - were two dictators that waged war against Britain and her Allies during World War II.
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War hawks being elected to congress refers to the election in 1810. The hawks were young Republicans who favored going to war against Britain.
Members of Congress who wanted war in Britain were called War Hawks.
War Hawks only focused on war. They even pressured the president to declare war against Britan.