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Warhawks Influence
The “Warhawks” had a political, social and economical impact on the cause of the War of 1812. Before the war of 1812 many historical events took place that impacted the cause of the War of 1812. The “Warhawks” were directly influenced and philosophically invoked by various actions. “Sir, our vessels is now captured when destined to the ports of France”, is a quote from the Annals of Congress (DOC B). The significance of the quote is in relation to outside foreign influences that invigorated “Warhawk” theology. As a result, agitators of the War of 1812 are also influenced by the similar quote “But we are asked, are we willing to bend the neck of England; to submit to her outrages” (DOC K). Therefore, the quote corroborates with the thesis …show more content…
Despite the “Warhawk” political influence, dissenters (such as those from the Hartford Convention) still existed and persisted to express their grievances. “New England opponents of the war… demanded the following amendments to the Federal Constitution…” as a result of the Hartford Convention various political expressions were made to influence American opinion (DOC M). “The sentiment is hourly extending, and in these Northern states will soon be universal… compelled… to renounce our habits” displays another political disagreement contradictory to Warhawk speculative knowledge from the audience (of the quote) is significance to political dissent (DOC I). “Warhawks” can be considered anyone who wanted any type of military aggression against Britain before the onset of the War of 1812. The broader historical events can situate the “Warhawk” opposition. American freedom of speech allowed some to question the purpose of the “Warhawk” cause and this is evidenced by, conspiracies that these Americans wanted the territory of Canada.
The War of 1812 also experienced, economical influence by the “Warhawks”. “A WHOLE person is laboring under a most grievous oppression” (DOC N). The latter quote can also be connected to the 1812 war vote (DOC O). The economical influence of the “Warhawks can be narrowed down to the mobilization that would later thrust the U.S. into debt after the

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