Call for War

The War Hawks

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The Opposition

Declaring War

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-young members of congress take lead in calling war against Britain.

Wanted to stop British influence on Native Americans

Wanted to invade Canada to get more settlement.

England federalists believed that British's trade restrictions will hurt New England's economy

Fear that US was not ready to fight Britain.

James Madison was elected president in 1808

He felt difficulty in running an unpopular trade

In 1812, James Madison decided taht war should be voted for.

1st time in the nation's industry voted for war.