Question

multiple choice 1 point
who was the most famous \war hawk\ pushing for war with britain?
william henry harrison
andrew jackson
john randolph
henry clay

5 multiple choice 1 point
according to congressman john randolph, the war of 1812 was really about...
trade with france
impressment of sailors
expansion into canada
revenge for the revolution

Explanation:

1. The War Hawks were members of Congress who pushed for war with Britain in the early 1800s. Henry Clay was one of the most prominent War Hawks. He believed in expanding American territory and saw war with Britain as a way to achieve this and assert American power.
2. John Randolph criticized the War of 1812, stating that it was mainly about expansion into Canada. The War Hawks' desire for territorial growth, especially into British - controlled Canada, was a significant factor in the push for war.

Answer:

1. D. Henry Clay
2. C. Expansion into Canada