Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun, members of the Twelfth Congress, were
affiliated with which caucus?
Choose 1 answer:
A
The War Hawks, who desired war in the interest of expanding the
national borders of the United States
B
The Free Soilers, who wanted to ensure that slavery did not
spread west
C
The abolitionists, who worked for the immediate end of slavery

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The correct answer is A: The War Hawks, who desired war in the interest of expanding the national borders of the United States. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ The War Hawks were a group of young congressmen, primarily from the South and West, who were eager for war with Britain in the early 19th century. They believed that war would enable the United States to expand its territory, particularly into Canada and Florida. (KC-4.3.II.B) ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun were prominent members of the War Hawks caucus in the Twelfth Congress. They advocated for the War of 1812 against Britain, driven by a desire to defend national honor, protect American interests, and expand the nation's borders.⚹◊What role did Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun play in the Twelfth Congress⍭ Generate me a similar question◊⚶[{"title": "APUSH: War Hawks", "video_link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfCrT8De40Q"}, {"title": "Is the US Headed Towards Another Civil War? | Barbara F. Walter | TED", "video_link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yilgr2SJ3xQ"}]⚶

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