In 1812,Henry Clay and John C.Calhoun could best be described as
A)secessionists.
B)Federalists.
C)pacifists.
D)war hawks.
E)Jeffersonians.

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Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun were known as "war hawks" during the War of 1812. They were part of a group of young Democratic-Republicans who believed in expanding American territory and were in favor of going to war with Britain. They believed that a successful war would prove American power and bring economic benefits to the country.