Question

List the arguments of the war hawks from the south and west for going to war with britain in 1812 and the objections advanced by federalist new york and new england

Answer 1

The War Hawks were eager to end the taking of American sailors by the British and opening new territories through military conquest, such as invading Canada. The Federalists were mainly supporters of the England and did not want to go to war as it would unsettle their trading with the British.