HIST 190 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: United States Territorial Acquisitions, American Imperialism, Impressment
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While jefferson left office on a low point, his successor was still easily elected in 1808. Madison did away with the embargo, although french and especially british continual naval interference caused him to renew the embargo in 1812. Many new members of congress had come of age in an independent america and were crying for war. This group became known as the war hawks. Notable among them were henry clay and john c calhoun, who felt that the nation"s honor was at stake. Some also pressed for the annexation of canada and the invasion of florida in order to stop the harboring of fugitive slaves. British impressment of us sailors (although some were british) Us expansionism (west and some argue canada as well) British support of indigenous groups on the frontier. Federalists remained pro-british and felt that the war was unnecessary and unwinnable. Most of the federalist strongholds were in new england.
