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

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Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun were known as the leading "war hawks" in Congress during the War of 1812. They were strong proponents of declaring war against Great Britain and believed that it was necessary to defend American honor and protect American commerce.